Former President Quiroga Explains Support for Morales's Recall to Counter "Cuban Constitution"

La Paz, Bolivia – Former Bolivian President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga recently clarified his controversial support for the recall referendum initiated by then-President Evo Morales, asserting his actions were a strategic move to prevent the imposition of a "Cuban constitution" in Bolivia. In an interview, Quiroga stated, "They wanted to approve Cuban texts." He explained that the proposed constitution lacked provisions for autonomy, land ownership, and free expression, and would have led to the closure of private institutions and media outlets. "My responsibility was to stop that Cuban constitution," Quiroga emphasized, referring to the draft he claims was influenced by foreign advisors. Quiroga recounted how, despite initial attempts to "whiten" the Cuban-inspired text, significant changes were eventually made. "More than 150 articles were changed," he noted, attributing these revisions to public pressure and international mediation following events like those in Pando. He highlighted that the revised constitution ultimately included autonomy, freedom of expression, and respect for agricultural property and media concessions. "The Bolivian people gave me the reason," Quiroga declared, citing the February 21, 2016 referendum (21F) where citizens voted "No" to a constitutional amendment that would have allowed Morales to run for re-election indefinitely. "Bolivia said 'No' to changing the constitution and maintain the limit on re-election." Quiroga concluded by inviting those who doubt his account to compare the original and final constitutional texts to understand the gravity of what was averted and the significance of the changes implemented.

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