Thousands of anti-government demonstrators marching in support of Bolivia’s former socialist President Evo Morales were clashing with counterprotesters blocking their way, a stark sign of an escalating power struggle in the volatile Andean nation.

El expresidente boliviano Evo Morales partió el martes a la cabeza de una marcha de alrededor de una semana hasta la capital como parte de su disputa política con el actual mandatario Luis Arce y para protestar por su manejo de la economía.

Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales were met by a pro-government counterprotesters as they marched to La Paz. More than a dozen people were injured after anti-government demonstrators in Bolivia clashed with counterprotesters amid a power struggle between President Luis Arce and former leader Evo Morales.

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales increases tension in Bolivia by announcing intention to run for highest office again, despite a ban against him. While current president Luis Arce accuses Morales of planning a"coup.

Evo Morales, Bolivia's former president, has called on supporters to protest against current President Luis Arce.

BOLIVIA’s former leader Evo Morales has called on supporters to take to the streets to protest against President Luis Arce after the latter gave a televised address accusing Mr Morales of trying to overthrow him. He made his appeal to farmers, miners and peasants on Monday after Mr Arce’s unprecedented broadcast the previous day.

Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales embarked on a seven-day march with thousands of supporters Tuesday against incumbent leader Luis Arce, who has denounced the protest as a "coup attempt."

STORY: Former Bolivian President Evo Morales started a march to the capital on Tuesday, in protest at what he says is economic stagnation under President Luis Arce's government.He was joined by Senate President Andronico Rodriguez and a group of miners,