Bolivia

Protests in Sacaba and in La Paz, the administrative centre of Bolivia, are reported in today’s news. Tear gas has been used to disperse the crowds, and police in La Paz are said to have opened fire on protesters calling for the return of President Evo Morales, who was forced to resign according to reports. Five are known to have died from bullet wounds according to a source.
Evo Morales, who is indigenous, has asked for no blood shed. He is said to have fought for better living standards during his reign. The new government have broken ties with Venezuela according to news.
The US have recognised the new regime. A decision that has been criticised.