Bolivian Military To Join Police In Responding To Unrest

The head of Bolivia’s military says that following reports police have been overtaxed by weeks of unrest, the armed forces will now provide help in keeping order. Gen. Williams Kaliman said Monday night the joint police-military force will seek to “avoid bloodshed” and he called on Bolivians to help restore peace. The announcement came as supporters and opponents of former President Evo Morales clashed in Bolivia’s streets.

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