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The Mexican government has yet to recognize the self-proclaimed new Bolivian President - Photo: Juan Karita/AP
18/11/2019 |10:55
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Mexico vs Bolivia

The diplomatic relationship between Mexico and the current government in has been clearly damaged and is quickly declining. Although the Mexican government abides by the Estrada doctrine to avoid recognizing governments during complicated situations, Mexican authorities have decided not to stay quiet. The director of the National Institute of Indigenous Affairs, Adelfo Regino , condemned the violent events in Bolivia during a presidential event and also asked to monitor the situation of María Eugenia Choque Quispe , an indigenous woman who was the head of the Electoral Tribunal and who was arrested on November 10.

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