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Thanks, But Goodbye: Why Many of Evo Morales' Supporters Want Him to Move On

By Juliana Barbassa

El Alto, Bolivia, was key to Evo Morales' rise, and thrived during his three terms in office. Why is it turning against the president as he campaigns for a fourth?

This article is adapted from Americas Quarterly's print issue on Venezuela after Maduro. | Leer en español

As the crowd clapped and sang, five young women wearing stylish versions of the quintessential Bolivian outfit — full flounced skirt, shawl and bowler hat — danced, spinning to show off their brilliantly colored underskirts.

I was attending a fashion...

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