"Before the definitive absence of the president and vice president as the president of the Chamber of Senators, I immediately assume the presidency as foreseen in the constitutional order," Anez, a right-wing opponent of Morales, said to applause from opposition lawmakers. A senator with Morales' party called for protests starting on Tuesday until he returns to finish his mandate in January. Mexican Foreign Minister Marcel Ebrard earlier said Mexico had not discussed the question of asylum with the United States. Morales called Anez's move to replace him part of "the most cunning and disastrous coup in history." Earlier on Tuesday, Anez called for Bolivians to come together but fell short of promising protection for MAS lawmakers who have asked for safety guarantees.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 13, 2019 15:57 UTC