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Morales Defies Bolivian Term Limits
Evo Morales seeks another Bolivian presidential term despite a Constitutional Court ruling against it. He challenges the ruling's validity and faces internal party division.
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Constitutional CourtMovement For Socialism (Mas)Electoral Body
Evo MoralesLuis ArceRené EspadaGonzalo Hurtado
- What is Evo Morales's current political status?
- Evo Morales, former Bolivian president, declared himself eligible to run for president again in 2025, despite a Constitutional Court ruling limiting presidents to two terms. He claims the ruling is invalid due to the justices' extended terms.
- What is the nature of the internal conflict within the MAS party?
- The conflict stems from internal divisions within Morales's Movement for Socialism (MAS) party, between Morales and current President Luis Arce. Their disagreements have complicated the MAS's selection of a presidential candidate for 2025.
- What actions did Morales's supporters take to support his candidacy?
- Morales's supporters, at a meeting in the Trópico de Cochabamba, reaffirmed his candidacy and called for the resignation of the Constitutional Court justices. This decision is disputed by the electoral body.
- What is Evo Morales's main argument against the Constitutional Court's ruling?
- Morales argues that the Constitutional Court justices who issued the ruling are improperly in office and that their decision is therefore void. He maintains his candidacy, citing this legal argument.
- What is the Constitutional Court's stance on presidential reelection in Bolivia?
- The Constitutional Court's ruling clarifies that Bolivian presidents can only serve two terms, whether continuous or discontinuous, rejecting the idea of indefinite reelection. This directly challenges Morales's attempt at a third term.