La Paz Rejects Morales Mobilization: Bolivia Faces Political Tensions

La Paz Protests: Morales Supporters' Mobilization Met with Resistance La Paz, Bolivia – On May 24th, 2025, planned mobilizations by supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales sparked immediate backlash from various social sectors in La Paz. These protests come amid Morales's attempts to reclaim a political role, despite his constitutional ineligibility. Videos circulating online show large marches in La Paz, with participants carrying banners and Bolivian flags. The demonstrations are a response to announcements of upcoming mobilizations by Morales’s supporters, aiming to pressure the government. Rolando Fuentes, a regional leader of the Movement for Socialism (MAS-IPSP), stated, “Morales está inhabilitado constitucionalmente, no todo es capricho ni a la fuerza,” emphasizing Morales's constitutional ineligibility and the illegitimacy of using force to achieve political goals. The rejection of these mobilizations is widespread, with concerns raised about the potential for increased social unrest and conflict. The protests highlight the deep divisions within Bolivian society and the ongoing debate surrounding Morales's political future. The situation underscores the fragility of the political landscape and the need for dialogue to prevent further escalation. The coming days will be crucial in determining the trajectory of this political conflict.