Bolivian Deputy Threatens Lawsuit if Evo Morales is Blocked from 2025 Election

Bolivia: Deputy Threatens Legal Action Over Evo Morales Candidacy La Paz, Bolivia – Tensions are rising in Bolivia as the 2025 presidential elections approach. A recent interview with Deputy Héctor Arce, broadcast by RTP Bolivia, reveals a potential legal battle brewing over the candidacy of former President Evo Morales. Arce openly threatened to prosecute members of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) if they fail to approve Morales's candidacy. "If they do not rectify their error and reinstate the legal status of Mr. Morales," Arce stated, "these individuals will have to face the consequences." However, Arce notably avoided mentioning the 21F referendum, held in 2016, which saw Bolivian voters overwhelmingly reject a constitutional amendment allowing for indefinite presidential re-election. This omission is fueling criticism, with opponents accusing Arce of ignoring the will of the people. The video sparked significant debate online. The interview's focus on the threat of legal action, juxtaposed with the silence on the 21F referendum, creates a compelling narrative ripe for news coverage. The potential legal challenges and their implications for the upcoming elections are of paramount importance to the Bolivian people.