Evo Morales Defies Ban, Launches Bold Bid for Bolivia’s Presidency

"Bolivia’s ex-President Evo Morales announced his candidacy for the August 17 elections, partnering with the Frente Para la Victoria (FPV), as reported by local outlets in Cochabamba.
The 65-year-old, who led from 2006 to 2019, ignites a fierce debate by challenging a

constitutional ban. He also dodges an arrest warrant tied to a scandal.
Yet, the Plurinational Constitutional Tribunal’s 2023 ruling, upheld in 2024, caps presidential terms at two, blocking his third bid. Legal troubles deepen his gamble. Authorities pursue Morales for allegedly fathering a child with a 15-year-old in 2016, sparking trafficking and abuse charges.
He skips court hearings, prompting an arrest order, but loyalists in Chapare shield him as he vows to “save Bolivia” with FPV leader Eliseo Rodríguez. The MAS party, once Morales’ powerhouse, splits bitterly." RioTimes