Morales, who was granted refuge by Mexico “for humanitarian reasons,” has described his ouster as a coup. Morales, first elected more than a decade ago, was the first indigenous president of Bolivia, where about two-thirds of the population are of indigenous descent. In comments to the news media, Morales remained defiant, vowing to continue his involvement in politics and his fight for social justice, Bolivia’s indigenous populations and the poor. Morales, who was flanked by Bolivia’s former vice president, Álvaro García Linera, also thanked his hosts, the Mexican government. “We are very grateful to the president of Mexico because he saved my life,” he said.

Source: bd News24 November 13, 2019 08:03 UTC