Bolivia's Top Court Bars Evo Morales from Presidential Race

Bolivia's Constitutional Court rules against Evo Morales's third presidential bid. The Plurinational Constitutional Tribunal (TCP) has issued a ruling that prohibits any Bolivian citizen from serving more than two terms as president or vice president. This decision, announced on May 14, 2025, has significant implications for the upcoming elections and the political landscape of Bolivia. The TCP's statement, "Ningún boliviano puede ejercer más de dos veces como presidente o vicepresidente," clarifies the constitutional limit on presidential mandates, regardless of whether they are consecutive or non-consecutive. This ruling directly affects former president Evo Morales's potential candidacy, effectively barring him from running for a third term. The decision has sparked immediate debate and reaction from various political factions. The upcoming election on August 17th will now proceed without Morales as a potential candidate. The ruling highlights the ongoing discussion surrounding term limits and the interpretation of the Bolivian constitution.