The clash left nine protesters dead and dozens injured, the worst violence yet in the country’s monthlong political crisis. Her actions threaten to complicate negotiations with allies of former President Evo Morales to reach a democratic solution to the crisis. Her heavy use of Catholic imagery was in sharp contrast to the indigenous ceremonies held by Morales in the presidential palace. Many of her ministers have been staunch opponents of Morales’ socialist policies or have served in previous conservative administrations. She broke off relations with President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and kicked out hundreds of Cuban doctors working in the country.

Source: bd News24 November 17, 2019 07:18 UTC