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Morales Banned from Bolivian Presidency
Bolivia's Constitutional Court blocks Evo Morales from running in the 2025 presidential election, citing term limits. Recent protests by his supporters have caused widespread disruption and violence.
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- What legal accusations are currently leveled against Evo Morales?
- Morales faces accusations of raping a 15-year-old girl in 2015, charges he denies, claiming they are politically motivated to prevent his return to power. These accusations fueled the recent protests.
- What were the consequences of the recent protests supporting Morales?
- Recent protests by Morales's supporters resulted in at least 70 injuries, significant economic losses, and food and fuel shortages in Bolivia. President Arce called for an immediate end to the blockades.
- What is the relationship between Evo Morales and current President Luis Arce?
- The current president, Luis Arce, a former ally turned rival of Morales, is the incumbent. Morales's supporters have engaged in violent protests against Arce, demanding his resignation and blocking roads.
- Why is Evo Morales ineligible to run for president in Bolivia's 2025 election?
- Evo Morales, former Bolivian president, is barred from running in the upcoming 2025 presidential elections. The Constitutional Court upheld a previous ruling limiting presidencies to two terms, rejecting Morales's bid for a third term.
- What is the constitutional limit on presidential terms in Bolivia, and how did Morales attempt to circumvent it?
- Morales's attempt to run for a fourth term in 2019 led to his resignation and temporary exile. A prior court decision allowed him to disregard his first term, leading to protests and his eventual resignation.