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| 2 killed in Bolivia clashes amid election dispute |
| 2019-11-01 |
| [DAILYSABAH] Bolivian authorities say at least two people have been killed and several others injured in festivities between supporters and opponents of incumbent President Evo Morales over the disputed presidential election. The government in a statement said two people, identified as Mario Salvatierra, 55, and Marcelo Terrazas, 41, died in Montero, a municipality in the department of Santa Cruz, an agricultural and industrial center in eastern Bolivia and an opposition stronghold. Six men were also injured in the Montero protests. The Morales administration blamed the opposition for the violence. "You are responsible for all these attacks. You, Mr. Mesa, are responsible," Government Minister Carlos Romero said on state television ... and if you can't believe state television who can you believe? Thursday. |
| Posted by:Fred |