Thread by @Ian56789

Protests against yesterday's CIA backed Military Coup, which ousted Evo Morales, are being held in Bolivia.

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Uprising against the CIA backed Military Coup in #Bolivia.
"Now, civil war" is the cry in the city of El Alto.

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Bolivia:
Regime forces are cracking down on supporters of Evo Morales in El Alto, reportedly using live ammunition.
One person has been killed so far amid the clashes after Sunday’s CIA backed Military Coup.

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Pro-coup police attacked by Evo Morales supporters in El Alto. They're facing tougher resistance than they bargained for.
The Coup Regime have NOT managed to impose full control over the country.

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Evo Morales thanks the people for their spontaneous show of support against the Coup.

https://twitter.com/evoespueblo/status/1193969438808322049

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People protest in El Alto in support of the government that lifted them out of poverty and changed their lives.

The people do NOT accept the "resignation" of Evo Morales.
#RespaldoTotalAEvo - Total support for Evo Morales

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Bolivia and Chile have the world's largest Lithium reserves.
Together they account for 42% of world supply.

Lithium is vital for Electric Car Batteries, all Mobile Phones, and almost all sophisticated electronic devices.

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Evo Morales economic record since being first elected in Jan 2006:
- GDP rose from $9 billion to $40 billion
- Extreme poverty dropped from 38% to 15%
- Unemployment declined from 8% to 4%
- The minimum wage increased from $60 to $310
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Evo Morales Implements Wage Raises, Freezes His Own.

The minimum wage has increased by 372% since Morales was elected in January 2006 and Bolivia's economy grew faster than it had ever done before
telesurenglish.net/news/Evo-Moral…

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