Bolivian lawmakers approve new elections, may end political unrest of the nation

LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivia's Legislative Assembly unanimously approved legislation on Saturday to annul the Oct 20 election results and pave the way for a new vote, a key step toward pacifying the country rocked by unrest since its former president, Evo Morales, resigned on Nov 10.

The leader of the interim government, Jeanine Anez, a member of the opposition party and a former senator, said on Saturday that she will sign the law so it can go into effect, though it was not clear when.

According to local media reports, the law bars candidates who served in both of the two previous terms from seeking reelection for the same position, which would prevent Morales from contesting the presidency in the new ballot.