Evo Morales

Evo Morales Resigns as President of Bolivia Amid Electoral Crisis

Former President Evo Morales resigned as President of Bolivia on Sunday, November 10, 2019, amid an escalating political crisis following a disputed presidential election.

Morales' resignation came after weeks of protests and international pressure, following allegations of electoral fraud in the October 20th election. The Organization of American States (OAS) had called for a new election, citing irregularities in the vote count.

Morales, who had been in power since 2006, initially refused to step down, but mounting pressure from the military and police forced him to reconsider. In a televised address to the nation, Morales announced his resignation, saying that he was doing so to "pacify the country" and avoid further violence.

The resignation of Evo Morales marked the end of an era in Bolivian politics. Morales was a controversial figure, but he was also a popular leader who had overseen a period of economic growth and social progress in Bolivia.

The political crisis in Bolivia is ongoing, and it is unclear what the future holds for the country. The new president, Jeanine Áñez, has called for new elections, but it is unclear when those elections will be held.