Clashes rock Bolivia as new interim leader challenged

[Judi Lynn]

1. U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo congratulates Bolivia's interim president

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 / 8:27 PM / UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday congratulated Jeanine Anez, a Bolivian senator who became interim president of the South American country following the resignation of Evo Morales, the State Department said.

“The United States applauds Bolivian Senator Jeanine Anez for stepping up as Interim President of State to lead her nation through this democratic transition, under the constitution of Bolivia and in accordance with the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter,” Pompeo said in a statement.

Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Mohammad Zargham

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