“Yesterday’s resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales is an important moment for Western hemisphere democracy. After almost 14 years and after his recent attempt to amend the Constitution of Bolivia and the will of the people, the resignation of Morales will serve as the preservation of democracy and pave the way for Bolivian voices to be heard, ”Trump said.
According to him, the United States applauds the people of Bolia for the "demand for freedom."
"These events signal the illegal regimes of Venezuela and Nicaragua that democracy and the will of the people will always triumph."
Trump added that the western hemisphere is now one step closer to full prosperity and democracy.
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, the second vice speaker of the Senate of Bolivia, Janine Agnes, said that the presidential powers are transferred to her.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called on all the political forces of Bolivia to find a legal way out of the crisis after the resignation of Morales.