"The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia and the Association of International Press Correspondents expressed their concern for the violation of freedom of expression and of the press, in the context of political-partisan tensions.
They warned that a dangerous climate of intolerance is taking shape at a time when the pre-electoral period towards the national elections of August 17 is just beginning.
The statement arises from the attitude of former President Evo Morales, who abruptly ended an interview with two journalists from the foreign outlet Bloomberg and demanded one of them to hand over their cell phone to confirm that they did not continue recording."
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