Evo Morales Faces Eight Charges in Bolivia Blockade Case

Evo Morales Faces Eight Charges in Bolivia Blockade Case La Paz, Bolivia – June 6, 2025 – Former Bolivian President Evo Morales is facing serious charges following a formal complaint filed by the Ministry of Justice. The complaint accuses Morales of eight crimes, primarily linked to the recent wave of blockades and threats across the country. The Ministry alleges that Morales orchestrated these actions to pressure the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. The video report by Bolivia TV shows footage of the protests and highlights the role of Juan Ramón Quintana, Morales' former minister. Quintana is accused of leading an organized structure to carry out terrorist acts, according to the official complaint. The Ministry of Justice, through the Plurinational Victim Assistance Service (Sepdavi), presented the formal complaint last Thursday. "The evidence clearly points to Morales' involvement in organizing these violent blockades," stated a spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice, who requested anonymity. The video also shows documents supporting the accusations. The case is now under review by the Bolivian prosecutor's office, who will decide whether to proceed with the charges. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for Bolivian politics.