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Protest against Evo Morales in Mexico

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Evo Morales was transported to Mexico by a Mexican air force plane - Photo: Juan Karita/AP
12/11/2019 |12:30
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Protest against Evo Morales in Mexico

We've been told that upon the arrival of the former Bolivian President Evo Morales to Mexico , after accepting the offer to be granted political , a group of Bolivian residents will protest the Mexican government 's decision. We've been told that the Bolivians will explain the situation their country is going through, why they agree with Morales' resignation , and why he shouldn't be granted asylum in Mexico. We will see if the decision to welcome Evo Morales will benefit or affect López Obrador 's government.

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