PEACE.— Evo Morales, former president of Boliviareported that he was unharmed by a attempted murder committed against him today, Sunday, when hooded men shot at his car while he was on his way to a radio program.
The former president accused President Luis Arce of the attack. However, the government said that suspects it is a self-attack.
This occurs after 13 days of road blocks by Morales supporters who reject a court order for the former president to answer for criminal accusations.
Evo Morales denounces attack
Morales reported on his Sunday program that the hooded men sought to ambush him and They fired at least 14 shots without causing any injury.
His relatives distributed images of the cars with bullet holes on the windshield, the bodywork and one of the drivers bleeding from a wound.
Evo Morales said that helicopters and blamed President Arce to order the attack to eliminate him.
They attack with several shots @evoespueblo | 😱
According to Radio Kawsachun Coca, Evo Morales was ambushed and received 14 gunshots at his vehicle.
According to the media, the driver was injured. pic.twitter.com/s2WEHTWtqK
— AhoraPy (@ Ahora_Py) October 27, 2024
“I fight Arce He is going to become the worst president in history“Putting a bullet into a former president is the last straw,” he said from the Chapare region, the center of the nation.
He has been holed up there for two weeks, when an order from the Prosecutor’s Office was announced to arrest him after refusing to testify due to accusations of alleged abuse of a minor when he presided over the country. Coca grower leaders carry out vigils to protect it.
It seems self-attacking, says the Bolivian government
In response, the Vice Minister of Citizen Security, Roberto Ríos, told the press a little later that the “population has the criterion of a possible self-attack that the authorities are going to investigate.”
“Morales is looking for confrontation, violence on the roads for political interests and to achieve impunity,” he noted.
Likewise, he indicated that the police have not yet received a formal order from the court to arrest the 65-year-old politician.
A video of Evo Morales supposedly being shot.
This video is staged and faker than Judas. He wants to escape and doesn’t know how.
An excuse to be able to leave the country. pic.twitter.com/SJK85HHGoO— HispaniaFortius (@HispaniaFortius) October 27, 2024
Morales’ supporters called to continue and massify protests on the roads after the denunciations of its leader on the radio.
Arce and Morales are clashed for control of the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) ahead of the 2025 presidential elections.
Evo Morales against Luis Arce
Morales accuses Arce of leading the country to economic disaster and of build a court case to get him off the presidential highway.
For his part, Arce accuses his political mentor of boycott his government to shorten his mandate for “personal interests”.
On Saturday night, Arce unexpectedly changed the military leadership and urged the new leaders to ensure the restoration of public order in the face of protests by Morales followers.
Road closures cause food and fuel shortages in some citiesincreasing discontent over increases in the cost of living in the midst of an economic crisis.
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**Interview with Political Analyst Dr. Maria Espinoza on the Recent Claims of an Attack Against Evo Morales**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Dr. Espinoza. The recent claims made by former Bolivian President Evo Morales regarding an alleged attempt on his life have sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Can you explain the context behind these events?
**Dr. Espinoza:** Certainly. Evo Morales has been a polarizing figure in Bolivian politics. His claims of an attack reportedly stemmed from accusations against him regarding his judicial troubles, including allegations of abuse involving a minor. His supporters have been actively protesting and blocking roads in his defense, and these escalations have led to heightened tensions between his faction and the current government led by President Luis Arce.
**Interviewer:** Morales accused President Arce of orchestrating the attack against him. How does the government respond to such serious allegations?
**Dr. Espinoza:** The government, particularly Vice Minister of Citizen Security Roberto Ríos, has rejected Morales’s claims. They suggested that evidence points to a possible self-attack, insinuating that Morales may be staging incidents to garner sympathy and deflect from his legal issues. This kind of rhetoric makes it evident that each side is trying to control the narrative in what is becoming an increasingly confrontational situation.
**Interviewer:** The situation seems quite dangerous. How are Morales’s supporters reacting to these developments?
**Dr. Espinoza:** Morales’s supporters have rallied behind him, intensifying protests and roadblocks as a show of solidarity. They believe he is being persecuted politically and are willing to take drastic measures to defend him. The emotional and political climate is charged; his supporters view his legal struggles as a personal attack on their movement and ideology.
**Interviewer:** In your opinion, what implications could this situation have for Bolivia’s political stability moving forward?
**Dr. Espinoza:** The implications are significant. If Morales continues to provoke confrontations and if the government’s response escalates, we could see a breakdown in order. This also poses challenges for President Arce, who must navigate the calls for justice against Morales while also maintaining peace. The potential for violence looms large, and it is critical for both sides to seek a resolution to avoid further escalation.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Espinoza, for sharing your insights on such a critical issue for Bolivia. We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely.
