Bolivia's Evo Morales takes asylum in Mexico
Mexico has granted asylum to former Bolivian leader Evo Morales.
After a disputed election and chaotic protests, Morales resigned over the weekend.
He was called to step down by his own military chief.
On Monday (November 11), Mexico's Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard-said Morales would be given safe passage out of the country.
"Several minutes ago I got a phone call from President Evo Morales, responding to our invitation request political asylum in our country. The Interior Minister made the decision to give asylum to Evo Morales on humanitarian grounds and given the emergency situation in Bolivia, his life and integrity are at risk."
Ebrard later confirmed a government plane was taking Morales to Mexico.
In a tweet, Morales vowed to return quote 'with more strength and energy.'
Mexico has also joined a handful of other left-leaning governments in calling Morales' ouster a 'coup.'
That stands against the position of the United States.
President Donald Trump called Morales' exit a 'significant moment' for democracy that sent a signal to quote 'illegitimate regimes' in Venezuela and Nicaragua.
