Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the European Parliament plenary session on the situation in Bolivia
Thank you Madame President.
This is a critical moment for Bolivia - a moment when maximum restraint and a strongest possible sense of responsibility is needed, both inside and outside the country. Delicate moments like this require firm rejection of violence at the highest level of statesmanship from all.
As you know, on 20 October, Bolivians voted in presidential elections that were marked by several irregularities. This has brought Bolivian citizens to the streets, and has led to violence and civil unrest across the country. Three people were killed and more than 100 were injured.
The current unrest follows months and years of tensions regarding the country's political future.
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Thank you Madame President.
This is a critical moment for Bolivia - a moment when maximum restraint and a strongest possible sense of responsibility is needed, both inside and outside the country. Delicate moments like this require firm rejection of violence at the highest level of statesmanship from all.
As you know, on 20 October, Bolivians voted in presidential elections that were marked by several irregularities. This has brought Bolivian citizens to the streets, and has led to violence and civil unrest across the country. Three people were killed and more than 100 were injured.
The current unrest follows months and years of tensions regarding the country's political future.
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