State Department: US has no favorites among presidential candidates in Bolivia

“We have no preference among the candidates. We focus on ensuring that democratic procedures are followed, ”RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

According to the official, the presidential election in Bolivia should be held in accordance with the current constitution of the country.

Earlier, Bolivian President Evo Morales, Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera, Senate Head Adriana Salvierrara and Senate First Deputy Speaker, as well as the head of the Chamber of Deputies, Viktor Borda, resigned.

In turn, US President Donald Trump called the resignation of Morales an important moment for the western hemisphere, as well as a signal to the authorities of Venezuela and Nicaragua.