Friday 01/11/2024 05:24 p.m. m.
Former president Evo Morales asked the organizations of the Unity Pact to “reconsider” the indefinite blockade of roads that they have been carrying out for 19 days and announced that he will begin a hunger strike, demanding that the Government install dialogue tables to address the economic situation and respond to the requests of the mobilized sectors.
During a public statement, he highlighted the complexity of the situation and expressed concern about the impact of the protests on the country’s economy. “The situation has become complicated, and with it, it becomes more difficult to achieve a solution that satisfies everyone”he stated.
At the same time, he highlighted that social demands, focused on the increase in the costs of medicines, fuel and basic basket products, affect Bolivian families and require a government response.
He recalled that on September 3, in a national meeting with the participation of 6,000 supporters of his leadership, it was decided to hold a peaceful march towards La Paz. instead of blockades, in consideration of the anniversaries of Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.
The September mobilization began with a demand for the former president to be recognized as leader of the MAS and “sole candidate” for the presidency in the 2025 elections.
Morales was summoned to testify on October 10 before the Tarija Prosecutor’s Office for a case of “aggravated statutory rape” and human trafficking, but he did not appear. Two days later, its bases announced the beginning of blockades to demand that these charges be eliminated and on October 14 the blockades began.especially in Cochabamba.
