Bolivia's interim president signs off on new elections

Bolivia's interim President Jeanine Anez today signed off on new elections. Senate speaker Anez, who declared herself interim President after President Evo Morales quit, signed the bill into law.

The decision comes after weeks of unrest and exile of President Evo Morales to Mexico. At least 32 people have been killed in violence that erupted after a disputed election on October 20 in which Morales had claimed victory. Opposition



groups had termed the October 20 poll as rigged one and it led to violent street protests.

The next step will be for the Congress to agree on a new seven-member electoral court, after members of the previous panel were removed for allegedly manipulating results. The tribunal will be tasked with setting a date for the new vote. Once that happens, the election must be held within 120 days.