LA PAZ (Reuters) - Internal splits in Bolivia's interim government led to the departure of four cabinet members, including the minister of economy, on Monday, stoking uncertainty about the Andean country's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Óscar Ortiz stepped down from the economy portfolio, citing "deep differences" and pressure from people close to interim President Jeanine Añez, who recently withdrew as a candidate from Oct. 18 general elections after falling behind in the polls.
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