First 2 Fatalities Reported Since Start Of Bolivian Protests - Reports
Sumaira FH Published November 13, 2019 | 02:10 AM
MEXICO CITY (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 13th November, 2019) At least two people died in the Bolivian capital of La Paz during the ongoing protests and violence in the Latin American country that forced President Evo Morales to resign and seek political asylum in Mexico, local media reported on Tuesday.
Earlier reports indicated that 12 people were injured in the city of Cochabamba, and there was no mention of fatalities.
"Family members reported the deaths of two people from gunshot wounds," the Razon newspaper said.
Following resignations of the entire country's leadership, a wave of riots, arson and attacks on the homes of officials continue taking place, primarily, in major Bolivian cities such as La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.
Morales won the first round of the October 20 election but his main rival, Carlos Mesa, refused to concede his defeat, sparking off clashes. Morales stepped down on Sunday after the national armed forces urged him to do so amid the ongoing protests.
Earlier in the day, Morales arrived in Mexico to take up political asylum.
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