Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales landed in Mexico yesterday (TUES) to claim asylum, having spent a night on the floor two days after resigning from office.

Mr Morales , who was ousted amid massive protests against electoral fraud on Sunday, thanked Mexico for having “saved my life” but vowed to return to his homeland.

"Let the whole world know that I won't change ideology because of his coup," he said.

"It pains me to leave the country for political reasons, but I'll always be concerned. l'll return soon, with more strength and energy."