LIMA, March 6 (Xinhuanet) -- Embattled Bolivian President Carlos Mesa announced on Sunday that he will submit his resignation on Monday to the National Congress.

    The decision to resign is "for the consideration of the country" and for "the citizens of Bolivia," Mesa said in a nationally broadcast address.

    The government of Mesa, who took office in October 2003, has faced mounting protests in recent weeks over its policies.

    In the address, Mesa accused various political and social organizations of "blocking" the country by organizing protests and demonstrations, according to reports from Bolivia.

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