Archive · 19 May 2025
Bolivia's Political Turmoil Escalates Amidst Elections
Bolivia is facing political unrest as the country gears up for elections.
Supporters of former president Evo Morales clashed with police to support his candidacy, despite a court ruling that prevents him from running.
The ruling party chose its Interior Minister, Eduardo del Castillo, as its presidential candidate.
Current President Luis Arce announced he wouldn't seek re-election.
Morales faces legal charges, which he claims are politically motivated.
The situation is further complicated by an economic crisis and differing opinions on Morales' eligibility.
Supporters of Evo Morales clashed with police in La Paz while protesting his exclusion from the upcoming elections.
Bolivia's ruling party, the MAS, nominated Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo as its presidential candidate.
The clashes were a result of Morales's supporters demanding his candidacy despite a court ruling against it.
Morales faces legal charges and is wanted by the authorities.
President Luis Arce previously announced he would not seek re-election.
- Who
- Supporters of Evo Morales, Bolivian police, Eduardo del Castillo, Luis Arce, and the MAS party.
- What
- Clashes between supporters of Evo Morales and police; Ruling party names interior minister as presidential candidate.
- When
- May 16, 2025, for the clashes and ruling party decision; August 17 for the election.
- Where
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Why
- Disagreement over Evo Morales' eligibility to run for president and the subsequent court rulings and party nominations.
Evo Morales' Supporters' Perspective
Constitutional Court's and Government's Perspective
Morales's Candidacy
Evo Morales' Supporters' Perspective
Morales should be allowed to run for president.
Constitutional Court's and Government's Perspective
The court's ruling against Morales's candidacy should be upheld.
Legality of Court Decisions
Evo Morales' Supporters' Perspective
The courts are manipulated by those in power and are biased against Morales.
Constitutional Court's and Government's Perspective
The court decisions are legitimate, upholding term limits.
- Election Date
- August 17
- Morales's Previous Tenure
- 2006-2019
- MAS Party Candidate
- Eduardo del Castillo
- Current President
- Luis Arce
- Morales's Current Status
- Wanted on charges of trafficking a minor
