Bolivian President Evo Morales Resigns

Bolivian President Evo Morales has announced that he is resigning after three weeks of violent protests against his election for a fourth term, France Press reported.

"I resign my post as president," the 60-year-old leader, who has been in power since 2006, said in a televised address.

Earlier, Bolivian Armed Forces commander Williams Kaliman called on Morales to resign "for the good of our Bolivia".