Former Bolivian President Evo Morales attends an interview with Reuters, in Mexico City, Mexico November 15, 2019. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Ousted Bolivian president Evo Morales said on Friday that fresh elections could be held without him, potentially removing an obstacle to choosing a new leader in the South American country thrown into turmoil by his resignation over a contested vote.
The interim government and lawmakers from Morales' Movement for Socialism appear to have reached an agreement this week to hold a new presidential election, following a vote widely seen as tainted that led to his fall.
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