Bolivia crisis: New elections proposed as violence rages

Bolivia’s interim president has asked Congress to approve new elections as violence rages following the resignation of Evo Morales.

However, Jeanine Áñez did not set a date for the poll.

Mr Morales resigned on 10 November and later sought asylum in Mexico after facing claims of electoral fraud.

The death toll since October’s disputed general election has risen to 32 as clashes continue between supporters of Mr Morales and security forces.

Mr Morales accused security forces of committing “genocide” against his indigenous supporters, and requested assistance from the international community.

His supporters have been blocking main roads linking the capital La Paz and other major cities, causing widespread disruption across the country.