Bolivia’s growing crisis turns deadly as 5 killed in clash 0 SHARES Share it! Protesters said police fired when demonstrators, including many coca leaf growers who backed Bolivia’s first indigenous president, tried to cross a military checkpoint. Bolivia’s interim leader also said Morales would not be allowed to participate in new presidential elections meant to heal the Andean nation’s political standoff. Presidency Minister Jerjes Justiniano told reporters in La Paz that five people had been killed and an estimated 22 were injured. On Thursday, Morales told The AP in Mexico that while he had submitted his resignation, it was never accepted by Congress.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 16, 2019 05:03 UTC