Bolivia's former leader Evo Morales returns to homeland

By Beyza Binnur Donmez

ANKARA (AA) - Bolivia's former President Evo Morales returned to his homeland on Monday, a day after his successor Luis Arce was sworn in as new president.

The indigenous leader crossed the border from La Quiaca, Argentina to Villazon, Bolivia.

Following his forced resignation in 2019, Morales, who won a fourth term as president, moved to Mexico, where he was offered political asylum. He was then granted asylum in Argentina.

The terrorism and sedition charges against him were annulled by a Bolivian court in late October, opening doors for his return.

The court decision came shortly after Morales' party Movement For Socialism won the Oct. 18 elections with 55.1% of the votes.