Bolivian Union Leader Ousted Amid Accusations of Treason

Andrónico Rodríguez, a prominent figure in Bolivian politics, was ousted from his position as the executive of the Mamoré Bulo Bulo Intercultural Agrarian Union. The dismissal, announced at a meeting attended by numerous union members, stems from accusations of "treason" and acting as a "puppet of the right." A spokesperson for the union, in a statement captured on video by EL DEBER, declared, "Andrónico Rodríguez is dismissed from his position as executive, effective immediately." The video shows a tense atmosphere as the decision is read. Rodríguez, however, remains defiant, asserting that "there are signs of unity" within his political movement as they prepare for the upcoming August elections. This event highlights the ongoing political tensions in Bolivia and the divisions within the country's social movements.