Clashes Erupt as Evo Morales Supporters Demand Electoral Inclusion
Supporters of former Bolivian President Evo Morales marched to the electoral court in La Paz, demanding his candidacy approval for upcoming elections. The protest turned violent, highlighting political tensions amid Bolivia's economic crisis. Morales is legally barred from running, raising questions about judicial impartiality and political maneuvering.
Hundreds rallied in Bolivia's capital on Friday, supporting ex-President Evo Morales' candidacy in upcoming elections. As the marchers reached the electoral court, violent clashes erupted with police forces attempting to maintain order.
The protests follow a Constitutional Court ruling disqualifying Morales from running, exacerbating political tensions amidst Bolivia's deepening economic crisis. Demonstrators chanted fervently for his return, while the police held firm, resulting in injuries among officers and others.
Morales, the country's first Indigenous leader, served three terms before exiting amid controversy. His attempt to seek another term fuels a complex political narrative involving court decisions and governmental power struggles.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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