Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant
Summary
Bolivia has issued a new arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, accusing him of leading an armed uprising and causing transport blockades during recent protests. Morales denies the charges and says the government is trying to hide the country's deep economic and social problems.Key Facts
- A court in Bolivia issued an arrest warrant for Evo Morales, charging him with armed uprising, terrorism, and attacks on transport safety.
- The charges relate to Morales's support for protests by farmers and truckers opposing economic problems and austerity policies.
- Morales called the charges an attempt to cover up Bolivia’s economic and social crisis.
- Morales served as Bolivia’s first Indigenous president from 2006 to 2019, when he resigned amid election fraud allegations.
- He faced earlier accusations in 2024 related to trafficking a minor and statutory rape; these charges sparked nationwide protests.
- Morales has refused to attend court hearings and was found in contempt of court in May 2026.
- Supporters have blocked roads, causing shortages of food, fuel, and medicine in Bolivia for over 50 days.
- The government declared a state of emergency in June to address the protests and unrest.
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