A weekslong standoff over the disputed election escalated over the weekend as police forces were seen joining anti-government protests and the military said it would not 'confront the people' over the issue.
Morales was declared the winner of the October election with a lead of just over 10 points over his rival Carlos Mesa, giving him an outright win.
Morales, who came to power in 2006 as Bolivia’s first indigenous leader, has defended his victory but said he would adhere to the findings of the OAS audit.The weekslong standoff over the disputed election escalated over the weekend as police forces were seen joining anti-government protests and the military said it would not"confront the people" over the issue.
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