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Was Bolivian President Evo Morales ousted in a coup?
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Evo Morales was ousted in a coup d'état

After his electoral victory in October 20th 2019, Evo Morales faced an orchestrated campaign against his rule, led by his opposition, Bolivia's economic elites and the international community. The campaign concluded with his forced resignation on November 11th.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. The military "suggested" Morales leave the country
    The commander of Bolivia's armed forces, General Williams Kaliman, said the military chiefs believed Morales should step down.
  2. The opposition had an interest in returning to conservative policies