Bolivia suddenly enters an era of political uncertainty with the resignation of Evo Morales after a push by the military and weeks of massive protests.
He was the last of the so-called pink tide leftist leaders who swept to power in Latin America more than a decade ago.
“It hurts me to abandon the country for political reasons, but I will always be ready,” Morales wrote on Twitter. “Soon I will return with more strength and energy.” Morales, whose country has lived through numerous military coups, said his forced resignation was part of that pattern. Morales was an avowed admirer of ex-Cuban leader Fidel Castro and former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, both longtime U.S. adversaries.
“A tradition of protection of asylum seekers has characterized Mexico for much of its history,” Ebrard said in a statement.
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