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Dispelling myths about the battle for democracy in Bolivia

Joseph M. Humire

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After years of watching embattled Nicolás Maduro remain in power in Venezuela, many international observers did not expect Evo Morales to resign as president of Bolivia. But after massive electoral fraud, Morales’s credibility in the country evaporated. To save whatever legitimacy he had left, he sought asylum in Mexico, where he apparently has begun a political propaganda campaign to confuse the international community about what’s really going on in Bolivia. 

It’s working. False narratives are weaving their way into the public’s conscience. But it’s important to set the record straight and ensure that these false narratives are debunked. 

To read the top five false narratives, read the full article at the Hill.