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Bolivia's electoral court confirms Morales as president

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AFP La Paz
Last Updated : Oct 26 2019 | 2:40 AM IST

Bolivia's electoral tribunal concluded its count of general election votes on Friday and confirmed the controversial re-election of President Evo Morales despite opposition accusations of fraud.

Sunday's vote sparked days of riots and protests after a sudden shift in the vote count on Monday extended Morales's lead over Carlos Mesa, helping him achieve the 10-point margin needed for outright victory.

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First Published: Oct 26 2019 | 2:40 AM IST

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