Bolivia's Congress has approved a bill that opens the door to new elections without former president Evo Morales, as the caretaker government met with protesters to end weeks of unrest.<br />''<br />''At least 32 people have been killed in violence that erupted after a disputed election on October 20, with protesters' blockades causing severe fuel and food shortages in La Paz and other cities.<br />''<br />''Both houses voted in favor of the proposal that will be sent to interim President Jeanine Anez, who is expected to sign the bill into law.<br />''<br />''Morales' Movement for Socialism (MAS) party holds a majority in both houses of Congress but is divided over the left-wing leader and his political future.<br />''<br />''The Congress vote comes a day after the caretaker government filed a criminal complaint accusing Morales — Bolivia's first indigenous president who served for nearly 14 years — of sedition and terrorism after he allegedly called on supporters to maintain blockades.<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">If Morales — who fled to Mexico after resigning on November 10 — were charged and convicted, he would face a maximum penalty of 30 years in jail.</span>