Morales' supporters resort to slingshots and stones
Evo Morales' supporters, known as "Evistas" and like the ex-president, belong to the indigenous population, have armed themselves with stones and slingshots in the escalating conflict with the state. AFP writes.
- This is our secret weapon [...] we inherited it from our grandparents, says the masked youth "Choque" and hurls a stone 100 meters into the air.
Since October 14, the group has blocked dozens of roads in Cochabamba, Morales' strongest stronghold, in protest that Morales is at risk of arrest on rape charges he calls fabricated.
This has caused food and fuel shortages, and President Luis Arce's government has threatened military intervention.
Evo Morales' supporters, known as "Evistas" and like the ex-president, belong to the indigenous population, have armed themselves with stones and slingshots in the escalating conflict with the state. AFP writes.
- This is our secret weapon [...] we inherited it from our grandparents, says the masked youth "Choque" and hurls a stone 100 meters into the air.
Since October 14, the group has blocked dozens of roads in Cochabamba, Morales' strongest stronghold, in protest that Morales is at risk of arrest on rape charges he calls fabricated.
This has caused food and fuel shortages, and President Luis Arce's government has threatened military intervention.
At least 200 soldiers are being held hostage in Bolivia
Supporters of Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales have taken at least 200 soldiers hostage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to AFP. The day before it was reported that there were around 20.
The "irregular armed groups" in the central province of Chapare have also seized weapons and ammunition.
Morales and his supporters are in a rapidly escalating conflict with incumbent President Luis Arce and his government. Morales was ousted in 2019, and he and fellow party member Arce are now locked in a power struggle ahead of the next election.
Supporters of Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales have taken at least 200 soldiers hostage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to AFP. The day before it was reported that there were around 20.
The "irregular armed groups" in the central province of Chapare have also seized weapons and ammunition.
Morales and his supporters are in a rapidly escalating conflict with incumbent President Luis Arce and his government. Morales was ousted in 2019, and he and fellow party member Arce are now locked in a power struggle ahead of the next election.
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