Bolivia: Journalist continues coverage after being sprayed with tear gas by police

A correspondent of an international news channel was fired with tear gas by the police forces while reporting the Bolivian protests on November 15. However, despite her eyes being affected by the gas, she continued to report showing professionalism and remained calm. Teresa Bo also apologised to the camera as it became extremely challenging for her to continue speaking. Soon after the footage was posted on social media, it went viral and tens and thousands of people applauded Bo for her 'strength'.

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'Fuerza Teresa'

The clip which has has been watched nearly two million times has fueled the conversation of the conditions prevalent in Bolivia. Most people applauded Bo, and called it the 'Fuerza Teresa' or 'Teresa Force', and some of them also reflected on the situation by saying that if tear gas was fired at a journalist, then one should imagine what the condition of the citizens would be. One of the Twitter users also called the incident as 'madness' and hoped that Bo keeps informing about the situation on the ground. Internet users were seen calling Bo 'brave', 'professional', and 'amazing'. 

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'Bolivia To Expel Venezuelan Diplomats'

All Venezuelan diplomats will be expelled from Bolivia, Foreign Minister Karen Longaric has announced on November 15. They are alleged of "violating diplomatic norms" following the resignation of President Morales. The minister reportedly also said that Bolivia will "go a bit further" in regards to Venezuela without giving many details. She also accused Caracas of interfering in the internal matters of Bolivia and vowed to file a complaint against their alleged actions. Relations with both Venezuela and its regional ally Cuba would be reviewed, she stated. The decision comes after Venezuela condemned the "coup d'etat" in Bolivia that led to the resignation of President Evo Morales. As Bolivian protesters sided by the military demanded the resignation of the former President, he was compelled to come to the decision.

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(With inputs from agencies)