Morales Struggles to Regain Control

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LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - President Evo Morales struggled to assert control over a badly fractured Bolivia on Sunday as protesters set fire to a town hall and blockaded highways in opposition-controlled provinces, impeding gasoline and food distribution.

At least 30 people have been killed in the poor Andean nation this week, Interior Minister Alfredo Rada said. All the deaths occurred in Pando province, where Morales declared martial law on Friday, dispatching troops and accusing government foes of killing his supporters.

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Morales Struggles to Regain Control

Pando's security chief, Alberto Murakami, told The Associated Press by telephone that 15 people had died and 55 were injured.

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