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Montevideo, December 22nd 2024 - 02:31 UTC

Tag: Evo Morales

  • Friday, November 29th 2024 - 15:51 UTC

    Pepe Mujica criticizes Cristina Kirchner: “The old lady is at the head of Peronism screwing around”

    Mujica expressed broader concern about democratic regression in Latin America, citing examples like Nicaragua. “What pisses me off the most is when they play at democracy and then cheat,” he lamented

    Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica has taken aim at prominent Latin American leaders, criticizing a lack of generational renewal in politics and authoritarian trends in the region. Speaking from his home in Montevideo, Mujica called out Argentina’s Cristina Kirchner, accusing her of clinging to power rather than transitioning into an advisory role. “There’s the old Cristina at the head of Peronism, instead of leaving room for new generations. How hard it is for her to let go of the cake!” Mujica quipped.

  • Monday, November 11th 2024 - 09:36 UTC

    Bolivian president promises prompt return to normalcy

    Arce recalled that, between January and February this year, there were already blockades after which it took almost three weeks to normalize activities

    Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora said this weekend that the supply of diesel fuel and the prices of family basket items would be normalized in the next 10 days after over three weeks of road blockades by followers of former President Evo Morales who want him to run in next year's elections and be spared the rape and human traffic charges against him.

  • Friday, November 8th 2024 - 22:26 UTC

    Bolivia's Constitutional Court rules Evo may never run again for president

    The case of Evo Morales running again for office is closed “forever and for life”

    Bolivia's Plurinational Constitutional Tribunal (TCP) ruled Friday once again that former President Juan Evo Morales Ayma is banned from running again for such an office, given the number of terms already served. The TCP thus insisted that no elected authority can seek a third term after having been reelected consecutively or otherwise.

  • Monday, November 4th 2024 - 10:27 UTC

    Bolivian gov't announces countermeasures to Evistas

    So far 91 policemen have been injured in clashes with the Evistas

    Bolivian authorities announced Sunday that they would be launching “Operation Recovering the Homeland” after followers of former President Evo Morales seized three military barracks last week, keeping some 200 troops hostage.

  • Saturday, November 2nd 2024 - 10:17 UTC

    Evo goes on hunger strike, calls for end to road blockades to seek dialogue

    Morales called for friendly international help to make Arce (L) understand.....

    Former Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Friday that he would go on a hunger strike as the conflict between him and his former Minister of Economy and ally, and current president, Luis Arce Catacora, continues to escalate.

  • Sunday, October 27th 2024 - 22:25 UTC

    Bolivia: Evo Morales survives alleged assassination attempt, accuses President Arce

    The incident took place near a military barracks as two unidentified vehicles reportedly blocked Morales’ convoy, forcing it to slow down. “They started shooting...14 shots hit the van,” Morales said

    Former Bolivian President Evo Morales was the target of gunfire on Sunday as his convoy traveled through Chapare, a coca-growing region where Morales has long held significant influence. Morales emerged unscathed but accused President Luis Arce of orchestrating the attack, an accusation Arce swiftly denied, pledging “an immediate and thorough investigation.”

  • Saturday, October 26th 2024 - 10:28 UTC

    At least 44 arrested as Bolivian Police and Evistas clash

    One police officer lost part of his foot due to the dynamite used by supporters of the former head of State

    At least 44 people were arrested and dozens injured Friday as Bolivian Police clashed with supporters of former President Evo Morales who were staging road blockades in various parts of the country causing food and fuel shortages, endangering the livelihoods of numerous people, particularly the young and the elderly.

  • Friday, October 25th 2024 - 09:46 UTC

    Situation getting critical in parts of Bolivia due to Evistas' road blockades

    “The humble and indigenous peoples continue to be the vanguard of struggle,” argued Morales

    Road blockades by supporters of former President Evo Morales have caused food shortages in 32 hospitals, homes and shelters in 4 departments across Bolivia, it was reported Thursday. Ombudsman Pedro Callisaya Aro said the situation affecting at least 14 healthcare facilities as well as several shelters running out of supplies was “alarming,” particularly for children and adolescents, the elderly and hospitalized patients.

  • Saturday, October 19th 2024 - 10:10 UTC

    Bolivia's economy seriously hit by Evistas blockading roads

    “The only thing they are doing is harming the distribution and logistics of products,” Siles also pointed out

    Four days into the road-blockading protests staged nationwide by followers of former President Evo Morales, Government sources said Friday that up to US$ 1.5 billion worth of exports had been affected by the move. In addition, private entrepreneurs have also complained about the damages caused to them by the populist defense of the former head of state under prosecution for rape and human trafficking.

  • Wednesday, October 16th 2024 - 09:59 UTC

    Evistas hold Bolivia hostage of road blockades

    What they seek is impunity for Morales, Alcón argued

    Followers of former Bolivian President Evo Morales keep blocking strategic roads in the South American country causing numerous troubles to ordinary citizens. Although they invoke a series of plausible reasons, the main ground for such a deployment is believed to be the protection of their leader who is being prosecuted for human trafficking and child abuse.

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