Summary
Evo Morales, the former President of Bolivia, reappeared in the Chapare region after being absent for nearly seven weeks. He addressed his supporters and explained that he had been ill with chikungunya. Morales, who faces legal issues in Bolivia, continues to deny fleeing the country despite arrest threats from the current government.
Key Facts
- Evo Morales served as Bolivia’s President from 2006 to 2019.
- Morales reappeared in the Chapare region after seven weeks.
- He had been absent reportedly due to chikungunya, causing fever and joint pain.
- Morales denied rumors about fleeing the country.
- He faces legal accusations of human trafficking, which he denies.
- The current Bolivian President, Rodrigo Paz, opposes Morales's political party.
- A former Bolivian President, Luis Arce, was arrested in a corruption investigation.
- The U.S. has increased its influence in Bolivia under President Paz.
