Wave of resignations of officials in Bolivia gave way to the announcement of the resignation of Evo Morales

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(CNN Spanish) - In the last hours, several government party officials in Bolivia resigned, prior to the announcement of President Evo Morales that he will also leave office.

Morales' announcement was made hours after the Organization of American States (OAS) presented the conclusions of an electoral audit, in which he warned of serious irregularities in the general elections held at the end of October. Some of the resignations have been confirmed by the Bolivian Information Agency (ABI).

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Iván Arciénega, mayor of Sucre, capital of Bolivia

"I announce my irrevocable resignation to the office of mayor, in search of a peaceful solution to the conflict that the country is experiencing, so that the constitutional order and the full rights of the people are restored, for a united Bolivia."

William Cervantes, Mayor of Potosí

"I am leaving office for violent confrontations in Potosí, clashes against the people of Potosí."

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Saúl Aguilar Torrico, mayor of Oruro

"Under the recent events in the country and taking into account the safety of the people of Oruro, I ask for peace and present my irrevocable resignation."

César Navarro, Minister of Mining

"It hurts a lot, it's a very personal decision but our life, our passions revolve around loved ones ... The integrity of my family comes first."

Víctor Borda, president of the Chamber of Deputies

“I want to communicate my irrevocable resignation to the position of president of the Chamber of Deputies while I ask for peace. My house has been burned. My family has nothing to do with this and my brother was taken hostage, barefoot, in the main square. ”

Luis Alberto Sánchez, Minister of Hydrocarbons

"With the desire that our Bolivian brothers seek the path of pacification, I make the decision to present my irrevocable resignation."

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The ABI also confirms the resignation of the following congressmen:

• David Ramos
• Rubén Medinaceli
• Maria Simoni

Local media also report the resignations of the following officials. CNN is trying to get independent confirmation.

• Carmen Almendras, Vice Chancellor of Bolivia
• Marcelo Eduardo Arze García, Vice Minister of Tourism
• Sergio Cusicanqui, Deputy Minister of the Treasury
• Gonzalo Durán, Ambassador of Bolivia in France
• Orlando Careaga, senator of Potosí
• Juan Carlos Cejas, governor of Potosí
• Iván Canelas, governor of Cochabamba

In addition, María Eugenia Choque, president of the Electoral Tribunal, announced her resignation on Sunday. In a letter published by the electoral agency, Choque said: "I have taken note of the preliminary conclusions of the OAS report that states that there were several irregularities ... In this context, I present my irrevocable resignation."

Evo Morales