Why Evo Morales Fell—and What Comes Next for Bolivia

It’s been a little over a week since Evo Morales resigned as president of Bolivia. An interim government is in place, but unrest has worsened in recent days. For this week’s interview on Trend Lines, WPR’s Elliot Waldman discusses Morales’ downfall and the struggle over Bolivia’s future with Angus McNelly.

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Relevant Articles on WPR:

After Morales’ Resignation, Bolivia Teeters on the Edge as Repression Rises

Will Evo Morales Pay a Price for the Delayed Response to Bolivia’s Wildfires?

The Dirty Business Behind Bolivia’s Clean Energy Plans

Morales Moves Ahead With His Divisive Re-Election Bid in Bolivia

Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie.

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