Antigovernment protests in Bolivia leave multiple people dead
Tensions remain high in the South American country as an economic crisis converges with frustration over elections.
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Two very different versions have emerged of Sunday’s incident when Morales says his car was hit by bullets.
The former president claims it was an attempt to kill him amid power struggle within the ruling socialist party.
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Messi moved level with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo for the most hat-tricks in men’s international football.
South American state ‘has a responsibility to condemn the crime of genocide’, it says in its filing.
Ex-President Evo Morales leads protest march against the government of his one-time ally Luis Arce, demanding changes.
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‘March to Save Bolivia’: Ex-President Morales challenges former ally and incumbent President Arce in political showdown.
Members of Bolivian social movement the Red Ponchos broke through a line of police in riot gear.
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Initial investigation shows that the truck had crossed into the opposite lane while trying to overtake another vehicle.
Bolivia’s top general has been arrested after apparently attempting to overthrow the government. Here’s what happened.
