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November 12, 2019

Bolivian bishops say Morales' resignation was not a coup

People in La Paz, Bolivia, shout slogans Nov. 9, 2019, during a protest against Bolivia's President Evo Morales. Morales resigned Nov. 10 after nearly 14 years in office.

MEXICO CITY -- Bolivia's bishops called for calm after the country's president resigned suddenly in the face of swelling street protests over accusations of electoral fraud. They also insisted the departure of President Evo Morales "is not a coup," even though the military had urged him to step aside.

Published in International
April 15, 2016

Pope Francis meets with Bolivian president

Pope Francis welcomes Bolivia's President Evo Morales during a meeting at the Vatican April 15.

VATICAN CITY – Meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, Bolivian President Evo Morales discussed social policy and the economic situation facing his country.

Published in International