The former Bolivian president Evo Morales accused the Government and the opposition of trying to prevent an indigenous representative from returning to the presidency of the country. Morales referred to the complaint filed against the political party Frente Para la Victoria (FPV), accepted by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which could disqualify him from the elections on August 17 in pursuit of a fourth presidential term.
In a message on social networks, Morales lamented the situation, stating that his constitutional qualification is being questioned to annul the FPV trademark. He accused the Government of Bolivia of promoting his disqualification through the Plurinational Constitutional Court, which he pointed out as complicit in his proscription.
The former Bolivian president has repeatedly expressed his intention to run as a candidate in the upcoming elections, but he faces legal obstacles due to a constitutional ruling issued in 2023 that limits indefinite reelection and establishes a maximum of two legal presidential terms, whether consecutive or alternating.
Morales maintains his political base in the central region of Cochabamba, known for its importance in coca leaf production. However, his mobility is restricted by an arrest warrant related to an investigation for alleged human trafficking and sexual abuse, which prevents him from leaving his area of influence for fear of being detained.
During three consecutive terms (2006-2009, 2010-2014, and 2014-2019), Evo Morales governed Bolivia. His attempt to seek a fourth term in the 2019 elections triggered a political crisis due to allegations of electoral fraud, which ultimately led to the annulment of the elections and his resignation.
