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Evo Morales resigned as president of Bolivia on 10 November after almost three weeks of protests

Bolivia's Morales claims he was forced out by US coup

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has claimed he was forced from office by a United States-backed coup d'etat aimed at gaining access to the South American country's vast lithium resources.

World • 25 Dec 19

Evo Morales' government collapsed on Sunday in the wake of a disputed election

Bolivia's former president Morales arrives in Mexico

Bolivia's former president Evo Morales has arrived in Mexico to take up political asylum, two days after resigning amid mounting protests over his re-election to a fourth term.

World • 12 Nov 19

Former president of Bolivia Evo Morales delivers a speech in La Paz last month

Mexico grants asylum to former Bolivian leader Morales

Mexico has said it has granted asylum to Bolivia's former president Evo Morales, according to Mexico's top diplomat.

World • 11 Nov 19

Bolivians celebrate the resignation of President Evo Morales, in La Paz, Bolivia

Bolivia's Morales resigns after weeks of protests

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced his resignation today, caving in following three weeks of sometimes-violent protests over his disputed re-election after the army and police withdrew their backing.

World • 10 Nov 19

Evo Morales (R) celebrates his victory at the Government Palace in La Paz, Bolivia

Morales set for third presidential term in Bolivia

Bolivian President Evo Morales has been elected to a third term with more than 60% of the vote, according to exit polls.

News • 13 Oct 14

Evo Morales speaks to reporters in the airport in Vienna

Morales 'kidnap' angers South American leaders

Bolivian President Evo Morales arrived home to a hero's welcome late last night, after his plane was diverted and he was forced to land in Austria.

News • 04 Jul 13

Michael Dwyer was shot and killed in 2009

Family of Michael Dwyer meet MEPs

The family of a Tipperary man shot dead by Bolivian police have met officials from the office of EU High Commissioner for foreign and security policy Baroness Catherine Ashton.

News • 11 Apr 12

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