BFF-26 At least two dead in Bolivia post-election clashes: defense minister

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At least two dead in Bolivia post-election clashes: defense minister

LA PAZ, Oct 31, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Bolivia’s defense minister said on
Wednesday that at least two people have died in clashes between supporters
and opponents of President Evo Morales following his disputed election
victory earlier this month.

“The truth is that human lives have been lost, and that is irreparable,”
Javier Zabaleta told local media, following reports of violence in the
eastern town of Montero.

BSS/AFP/MSY/1028 hrs