Bolivia's ex-president tones down ultimatum to incumbent president

LA PAZ, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Former Bolivian President Evo Morales on Tuesday toned down an ultimatum for current President Luis Arce to dismiss corrupt cabinet members in 24 hours or face mounting anti-government protests.

At a press conference held in the central city of Cochabamba, Morales said the demand did not aim to oust Arce but to "improve the management" of his government. "What we have clearly asked i