Mexico's Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard writes on Twitter that his government stands for democracy and that Bollivia's military has begun an operation reminiscent of the 20th century tragedies.

Ebrard also states that some 20 politicians, both parliamentarians and government officials, have sought asylum at Mexico's embassy. Morales can also receive asylum, he writes.

Argentina's and Venezuelan presidents also expressed concern over the development, while Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro welcomed Morale's departure.

Celebration in the streets of La Paz

On the streets of the capital La Paz, Morale's opponents began to whine in victory horns even before he finished his farewell speech on television, writes the news agency AP.

A large crowd gathered in front of the presidential palace. There they burned a coffin to symbolize that the Morale government has passed away.

"We celebrate that Bolivia is free," a protester told the AP.

Part of the devastation of President Evo Morale's home in Cochabamba. Masked people who broke into the house on Sunday, according to AP. Photo: TT-AP

According to the Washington Post and New York Times, Morales has flown to the city of Chimoré in the province of Cochabamba, where he still has strong support. There is information that it was from there the departure number was sent.

In a Twitter message, Morales writes that the police have issued an arrest warrant against him. However, according to Reuters, the country's chief of police says there is no such arrest warrant.

Morales also writes that his home has been attacked by violent people. Photos and videos posted on the internet are said to show devastation afterwards.