01:18Clashes between opposition protesters and supporters of Bolivian President Evo Morales continued in Cochabamba on Tuesday, marking the seventh day of a general strike in Bolivia.
According to reports, the clashes took place in the areas of Muyurina and Pacata in the central Bolivian city. Footage shows the groups confronting each other, some armed with rocks, sticks, firecrackers and other items, as police attempt to disperse them with tear gas.
Protests have erupted across Bolivia following the announcement of the results of the October 20 presidential elections. The opposition accuses Morales of electoral fraud and calls for a second round, while Morales says a coup d'état was being planned against him.
The president has called on supporters to peacefully mobilize to 'defend democracy', with road blockades being set up across the country from Sunday night onwards.
Bolivia: Clashes between pro and anti-Morales protesters continue in Cochabamba
Clashes between opposition protesters and supporters of Bolivian President Evo Morales continued in Cochabamba on Tuesday, marking the seventh day of a general strike in Bolivia.
According to reports, the clashes took place in the areas of Muyurina and Pacata in the central Bolivian city. Footage shows the groups confronting each other, some armed with rocks, sticks, firecrackers and other items, as police attempt to disperse them with tear gas.
Protests have erupted across Bolivia following the announcement of the results of the October 20 presidential elections. The opposition accuses Morales of electoral fraud and calls for a second round, while Morales says a coup d'état was being planned against him.
The president has called on supporters to peacefully mobilize to 'defend democracy', with road blockades being set up across the country from Sunday night onwards.
Clashes between opposition protesters and supporters of Bolivian President Evo Morales continued in Cochabamba on Tuesday, marking the seventh day of a general strike in Bolivia.
According to reports, the clashes took place in the areas of Muyurina and Pacata in the central Bolivian city. Footage shows the groups confronting each other, some armed with rocks, sticks, firecrackers and other items, as police attempt to disperse them with tear gas.
Protests have erupted across Bolivia following the announcement of the results of the October 20 presidential elections. The opposition accuses Morales of electoral fraud and calls for a second round, while Morales says a coup d'état was being planned against him.
The president has called on supporters to peacefully mobilize to 'defend democracy', with road blockades being set up across the country from Sunday night onwards.