Bolivian President calls for elections

Bolivia has been in the limelight lately due to recent events surrounding the actions of President Mesa. After submitting his resignation to Congress due to protests and blockades, Mesa announced that the Bolivian people are not allowing him to do his job. Thousands of Mesa supporters flooded the streets, and Congress unanimously rejected Mesa's resignation. Now, Mesa is calling for presidential elections two years ahead of schedule, a request that many feel is unconstitutional. Overall, President Mesa is trying to forge a compromise between all sectors of civil society. Perhaps the only way to accomplish this seemingly impossible task is to call attention to difficulties Mesa faces in his position.

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