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Morales supporters grieve for those killed in march against interim government & met with ‘disproportionate’ force

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Bolivia is laying to rest Morales supporters killed in clashes, as the UN warns the crisis may spin out of control and human rights groups sound alarm after military is allowed to use “all means possible” to deal with protesters. … Read More >Morales supporters grieve for those killed in march against interim government & met with ‘disproportionate’ force

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Do we now topple governments to keep access to Instagram? Lee Camp digs into Bolivia coup

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Sitting on top of vast amounts of lithium, an element essential for electric cars and mobile phones, may be a bad thing. Just ask Bolivian President Evo Morales, who was forced flee from a US-backed military coup, Lee Camp says. … Read More >Do we now topple governments to keep access to Instagram? Lee Camp digs into Bolivia coup

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‘Stop the massacre!’ Evo Morales appeals to Bolivian military as 5 killed in crackdown by ‘interim’ government (GRAPHIC)

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Bolivia’s ousted leader Evo Morales pleaded with his country’s military to stop firing on unarmed demonstrators protesting the coup-imposed interim leadership, … Read More >‘Stop the massacre!’ Evo Morales appeals to Bolivian military as 5 killed in crackdown by ‘interim’ government (GRAPHIC)

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Morales says US would send him to GITMO, wonders why Bolivian opposition fears him running in elections so much

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Ousted Bolivian President Evo Morales says he will not take part in the next presidential vote if the people are truly against it. He also revealed that the US ominously offered him ‘help’ fleeing Bolivia. … Read More >Morales says US would send him to GITMO, wonders why Bolivian opposition fears him running in elections so much

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Ecuador cuts off RT Spanish broadcast without explanation following minister’s complaint about protest coverage

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Ecuador’s public television provider, the National Telecommunications Corporation, has cut off its broadcast of RT Spanish. The move comes weeks after Ecuador’s interior minister complained about RT covering local protests. … Read More >Ecuador cuts off RT Spanish broadcast without explanation following minister’s complaint about protest coverage

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Morales Calls on UN to Mediate Bolivian Crisis, Brands US as ‘Great Conspirator’ Behind the Coup

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Bolivia’s first indigenous president, Evo Morales, who submitted his resignation last week, still remains popular in the country with his supporters calling for his return from asylum in Mexico. … Read More >Morales Calls on UN to Mediate Bolivian Crisis, Brands US as ‘Great Conspirator’ Behind the Coup