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November 9, 2019 / 7:43 AM / Updated 42 minutes ago
Bolivian military says won't 'confront' the people as pressure on Morales builds
Daniel Ramos
LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivian President Evo Morales denounced the actions of “violent groups†early on Saturday, hours after police forces were seen joining scattered protests, but the military weighed in later saying it would not “confront the people†in a standoff over a disputed election.
Morales, Latin America’s longest-standing leader, won the election on Oct. 20 but a delay of nearly a day in the vote count has sparked allegations of fraud and led to protests, strikes and road blocks.
On Friday night, local television showed police in several Bolivian cities marching alongside protesters in apparent acts of disobedience and joining chants regularly used by the opposition.
Read more at: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bolivia-election/bolivian-military-says-wont-confront-the-people-as-pressure-on-morales-builds-idUSKBN1XJ0A2
I'd have no clue as to whether the Bolivian election was fairly conducted but it's good news, the Police per above, are joining the protesters and the military apparently is saying they will not "confront" the protesters. So, this is an interesting situation and hopefully, will remain peaceful.
