Moscow recognized Janine Agnes as interim president of Bolivia, said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. He emphasized that Agnes took the post of acting President in accordance with legal regulations.

At the same time, he added that Moscow was alarmed by the lack of a quorum in the parliament when voting on her candidacy, and also recalled that the previous events in the country, according to the Russian side, were equivalent to a coup.

“We see a certain moment here that we take into account, but it is clear that it will be perceived as the leader of Bolivia for the period until the issue of a new president is resolved through elections,” TAB Ryabkova quotes.

The day before, Janine Agnes announced that she was temporarily assuming the powers of the President of Bolivia in connection with the resignation of the country's leadership. She promised to do everything possible to return peace to the republic, and also announced the need to hold elections as soon as possible.

The Constitutional Court confirmed the legality of the transfer of power to Agnes on the basis that it was carried out as a result of a number of resignations, after which Agnes was the first in the list of applicants for the position and. about. Heads of the country. At the same time, the parliament could not get a quorum for its approval, an emergency meeting was convened.

On the recognition of Agnes acting The Brazilian authorities declared the president almost immediately, in addition, she was supported by the military of Bolivia.

“Given the circumstances, we want to inform you that, following the laws, standards and military regulations, we are at your disposal,” the message says.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomed Jeanine Agnes in a new position and pointed out the need to restore order in the country. As acting President Agnes was recognized by Venezuela and Colombia.

In turn, former president Evo Morales sharply criticized the transfer of power to Agnes, calling it "the most fatal blow in history." He stated that she took office without the necessary quorum. In addition, Morales accused the acting the president is that she surrounded herself with accomplices from the military and police, who "suppress the people."

Recall, the ex-president of the country Evo Morales announced his resignation on November 10 amid protests that broke out in the country due to irregularities in the last presidential election. Alvaro Garcia Linera, vice president of the Senate, Adriana Salvierrara, first deputy speaker of the Senate, and also the head of the Chamber of Deputies, Viktor Borda, resigned along with him.

In the presidential election held on October 20, Morales won the first round. This allowed him to take the presidency for the fourth time, but his rival Carlos Mesa announced that he did not recognize the results of the vote. The organization of American states also announced that the vote went with serious violations, and called for a second vote. On November 10, military countries demanded that Morales resign in order to ensure peace in the country and help stop the riots.

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The resigned Morales flew to Mexico on November 12, which granted him political asylum.

“Brothers and sisters, I'm flying to Mexico. I thank for the disinterestedness the government of this fraternal country, which provided asylum in order to save our lives, ”the ex-president wrote on Twitter.

He added that he was disappointed with the need to leave his homeland due to the political situation and out of fears for his life, but promised to return "with even greater strength and energy."

However, the change of power has not yet contributed to the stabilization of the situation in the country. In Bolivia, riots continue that began on October 21 after the announcement of the voting results. According to recent reports, seven people became victims of protests, more than 400 were injured.

The Russian Foreign Ministry called on citizens in the country to exercise caution, and also expressed deep concern about the situation.

The official representative of the department, Maria Zakharova, noted that Moscow condemns the use of violent methods to solve political problems.

“The consequence of this, as you all have noticed, is only chaos, human sacrifice, socio-economic instability,” Zakharova said.

She added that the appointment and legitimacy of the head of state should fit into the country's constitution and serve to unite, not split the nation, and called on the Bolivian authorities for a peaceful dialogue.