LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia’s interim leader Jeanine Anez said Friday that exiled ex-president Evo Morales would have to “answer to justice” if he returns, as his supporters clashed with security forces. The former president said Wednesday he was willing to return to bring peace to Bolivia. It is part of a concerted effort to reverse the last 13 years of foreign policy under former union leader Morales. Those further up the political hierarchy had resigned along with Morales, leaving her as the highest ranking official in the country. Protests have flared across Bolivia since Morales was declared the winner of the October 20 election, beating his nearest rival, centrist Carlos Mesa, by just enough to avoid a second round.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 16, 2019 00:22 UTC