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(CNN Spanish) - The resignation of Evo Morales as president has not only shaken Bolivia, which is going through a complex political and social situation: he also feels strongly in other countries. And not only from Latin America.
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After the first reactions, which arrived just minutes after Morales announced his resignation on Sunday, several leaders have expressed their support for Evo Morales and echoed his denunciation of "coup". While others applaud the change in the country. How is the map of those who support the now Bolivian president?
Those who support him
The majority of governments that support Evo Morales say it was a "coup d'etat."
Cuba
The right with violent and cowardly coup d'etat threatens democracy in #Bolivia. Our energetic condemnation of the coup d'etat and our solidarity with Brother Pdte @evoespueblo. The world must be mobilized for the life and freedom of Evo. #EvoNoEstasSolo #SomosCuba pic.twitter.com/dPvZ8zQqJA
- Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) November 10, 2019
Venezuela
I reiterate the call to the entire democratic community, to the governments, leaders, political and social movements of the world to reject and raise our voice to save the life of @evoespueblo and in solidarity with the democratic rights of Bolivia. # EvoElMundoEstáContigo pic.twitter.com/MinWKPEvFg
- Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) November 11, 2019
Nicaragua
The government “denounces and strongly condemns the coup d'etat that was consumed today, November 10, in the sister Plurinational Republic of Bolivia, imposing the resignation of the constitutional president, comrade Evo Morales Ayma, and his vice president, Dr. Álvaro García Linera. We express our rejection and repudiation of fascist practices that ignore the Constitution, laws and institutions that govern the Democratic Life of Peoples, ”the statement said.
Mexico
For now, since tomorrow we will make our position widely known, we recognize the responsible attitude of the president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, who preferred to give up exposing his people to violence.
- Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) November 10, 2019
In addition, this Tuesday, the Mexican government granted political asylum to Evo Morales "for humanitarian reasons," said Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Uruguay
“The Government of Uruguay expresses its dismay at the breakdown of the Rule of Law produced in the Plurinational State of Bolivia, which forced President Evo Morales out of power and plunged the country into chaos and violence. Uruguay considers that there is no argument that they can justify these acts, in particular having announced a few hours before President Morales his intention to call new elections, ”the government said in a statement.
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Russia
“We are anxiously aware of the dramatic evolution of events in Bolivia, where the wave of violence unleashed by the opposition has not allowed the conclusion of the presidential term of Evo Morales. There is a deep concern that the government's willingness to seek constructive solutions within the framework of a dialogue has been devastated by events that resemble an instrumented coup d'etat, ”said the government in a brief comment on the situation in Bolivia.
Alberto Fernández (President-elect of Argentina)
In Bolivia, a coup d'etat has been consummated as a result of the joint actions of violent civilians, self-quartered police personnel and the army's passivity. It is a coup perpetrated against President @evoespueblo, which had called for a new electoral process.
- Alberto Fernández (@alferdez) November 10, 2019
Those who ask for a change:
Most of the countries that suggest a change mentioned the results of the OAS audit on the October 20 elections and the irregularities it encountered in the electoral process. Hence several nations have expressed the need for new elections.
U.S:
In a brief statement, published by the White House, Donald Trump said: “The resignation of Bolivia's president Evo Morales is a significant moment for democracy in the Western Hemisphere. After almost 14 years and his recent attempt to annul the Bolivian constitution and the will of the people, Morales' departure preserves democracy and paves the way for the voices of the Bolivian people to be heard. The United States applauds the Bolivian people for demanding freedom and the Bolivian army for complying with their oath to protect not only a person, but the constitution of Bolivia. ”
Brazil
Denudences of frauds eleuções culminaram na reluctance of President Evo Morales. To lição that fica for us and needs, in nome gives democracy and transparency, contagion of votes that may be audited. O IMPRESSO VOTE é sinal de clareza for or Brazil! pic.twitter.com/MlmebgqjGQ
- Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairbolsonaro) November 10, 2019
“Allegations of electoral fraud resulted in the resignation of President Evo Morales. The lesson for us is the need, in the name of democracy and transparency, to count the votes that can be audited. The vote is a sign of transparency for Brazil! ".
Argentina
“The Argentine Government unavoidably understands the decision of the Bolivian Government to convene new elections and, for this, to renew with transparency the integration of the Electoral Tribunal (…) The Argentine Government expects that the new elections to be held will have all the guarantees of freedom and transparency so that the true voice and will of the Bolivian people can be known without distortion of any kind, ”reads a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and worship.
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Colombia
“Colombia invites representatives of State institutions, different political parties and society as a whole to work hand in hand to ensure a peaceful transition process, in strict accordance with the constitutional provisions governing the legal system” , published the country's Foreign Ministry in a statement.
Ecuador
“The pronouncement of the OAS audit leaves no doubt: the presidential elections of October 20 suffered serious mistakes (…) The National Government expresses its confidence that the peaceful and democratic vocation of the Bolivian people will contribute to the full restoration of the democratic system within the framework of the Constitution and the law, with the organization of new elections, free and transparent, convened by a renewed electoral tribunal, ”said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Peru
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ruled on the situation in Bolivia saying that “it formulates its best wishes for the prompt restoration of peaceful coexistence among all Bolivians, on the basis of full respect for democratic institutions and the holding of general elections with due guarantees of transparency and accompaniment of the Organization of American States and other international instances ”.
Guatemala
The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that “it votes for a peaceful transition that guarantees an electoral process, transparent, that allows the early return to democracy in that country, respects the will of the Bolivian people and at the same time makes a call to all political and social actors in that country, so that the violence ceases. ”
Honduras
"The Republic of Honduras joins the calls for dialogue that allow different actors in Bolivian society, political parties and state representatives to work together to achieve a peaceful transition following the constitutional provisions of that country," said the Foreign Ministry it's a statement.
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