‘No negotiation’: Bolivia opposition leader says strikers will not accept talks

By Vivian Sequera and Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivian opposition leader Carlos Mesa on Monday ruled out any negotiations with President Evo Morales to end the South American country's political crisis, as strikes closed roads, schools and businesses around the nation. Bolivia has been convulsed by protests for more than a week after its electoral tribunal abruptly suspended publication of presidential election results, later announcing Morales had pulled off a razor-thin victory allowing him a fourth term. The results, which meant Morales narrowly avoided a run-off with Mesa, sparked accusations of fraud from the opposition leader and his supporters

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