Former President of Bolivia, Evo Morales accepts political asylum in Mexico

Former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales has departed for Mexico on Monday, 11^th of November, 219, after accepting an offer of political asylum in the wake of what he has described as a “coup” against him by the country’s military and opposition party.

Morales’ departure came a day after his resignation as president, a serious move which followed military intervention amid mass protests sparked by allegations of “serious irregularities” during last month’s election.

Morales said in a tweet late Monday that he was leaving for Mexico, but will soon “return with more strength and energy.”

“Sisters and brothers, I leave for Mexico, grateful for the detachment from the government of that brother town that gave us asylum to take care of our lives, It hurts to leave the country for political reasons, but I will always be alert.”, he said.

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed in a tweet Monday night that Morales had boarded a Mexican government plane and that it had departed.

“The Mexican Air Force plane with Evo Morales on board has already taken off. In line with existing international conventions he is under the protection of Mexico. His life and integrity are secure,” Ebrard wrote.