Bolivia’s Morales resigns after protests over disputed October vote
Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Sunday he would resign after the military called on him to step down and allies deserted him following weeks of protests over a disputed election that has roiled the South American nation.
Australia’s east coast declares state of emergency amid ‘catastrophic’ fire threat
Authorities in Australia’s Queensland and New South Wales states on Monday declared a state of emergency as the country’s eastern region prepared for “catastrophic” fire conditions.
Mexico says it would offer asylum to Bolivia’s Morales if he sought it
Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Sunday that the country would offer asylum to outgoing Bolivian President Evo Morales if he sought it, in a sign of Mexico’s new prominence among left-leaning governments in Latin America.
Peru calls for restoration of peace in Bolivia, transparent elections
Peru called on Sunday for the restoration of a “peaceful existence” in Bolivia, hours after Bolivian President Evo Morales resigned following weeks of turmoil over a disputed election.
Venezuela’s Maduro condemns ‘coup’ against Bolivian ally Morales
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday condemned a “coup” against his leftist ally Evo Morales after the Bolivian president announced his resignation following a political and military rebellion against his 14-year rule.
Argentine President-elect Fernandez decries ‘coup’ against Bolivia’s Morales
Argentine President-elect Alberto Fernandez said on Sunday a “coup” had been carried out against Bolivian leader Evo Morales, who announced his resignation earlier in the day under mounting pressure from anti-government protests and the military.
Mexican foreign minister says there must be ‘no coup’ in Bolivia
Mexico’s foreign minister said on Sunday that his country rejected what he called a military operation under way in Bolivia, adding that there must be “no coup.”
Explainer: Symbolic night with goddess to wrap up Japan emperor’s accession rites
On Thursday evening, Japan’s Emperor Naruhito will dress in pure white robes and be ushered into a dark wooden hall for his last major enthronement rite: spending the night with a goddess.
Spain’s Sanchez will call other parties to break political deadlock
Spain’s Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday that he would call other party leaders starting on Monday to tackle a political stalemate after the country’s fourth election in four years again delivered a hung parliament.
Spain ‘cannot wait any longer’ to have a government, says PP leader Casado
The leader of Spain’s conservative People’s Party, Pablo Casado, on Sunday said the country “cannot wait any longer” to have a government, without spelling out if he would do anything to help a government being put together.
