Tear gas flies in Bolivia as angry protests erupt overnight for Morales' resignation
Tensions flared up in the street of La Paz on Tuesday as protesters took to the streets to demand new elections amidst accusations of fraud in a recent vote that saw President Evo Morales green lighted for a fourth term in office.
Riot police were called in to clear protesters from the street, launching tear gas at the crowd. Demonstrators responded by throwing tear gas canisters back at police.
Morales won last month's vote with a lead of just over 10 points over Carlos Mesa, his nearest rival, giving him an outright win. The victory, avoiding a second-round runoff vote, was marred by a near 24-hour halt in the count, which, when resumed, showed a sharp and unexplained shift in Morales' favour.
The Organisation of American States (OAS) is doing a count audit, expected to be completed before the middle of the month. It raised concerns after the count was halted and has recommended a second-round vote.
But critics of Morales have not been placated by the audit, calling for Morales to step down.
(Source: Reuters)
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