Morales supporters storm Bolivia military barracks, take hostages

Bolivia's armed forces said Friday in a statement that "irregular armed groups" had "kidnapped military personnel" and seized weapons and ammunition in Chapare.

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Before the apparent hostage-taking by supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales, his backers blocked roads in the center of the country. (AFP photo)

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Supporters of Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales stormed a barracks in central Chapare province and took around 20 soldiers hostage, military sources said Friday, marking a dramatic escalation in

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