Evismo Leader Apprehended During La Paz March

La Paz, Bolivia – May 16, 2025: A significant event unfolded in La Paz today as Ponciano Santos, a leader of the Evismo movement, was apprehended by authorities. The arrest occurred amidst a large march that had arrived in the city. Unitel Bolivia news reported that the arrest took place near Plaza Abaroa, close to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, where a planned Evismo rally was to be held. According to Unitel's reporting, Santos had an outstanding arrest warrant. The situation escalated as police used tear gas to disperse crowds in the area. One eyewitness, a march participant, stated, "The police arrived suddenly and started firing tear gas without warning." The events highlight the ongoing political tensions in Bolivia. The arrest of a prominent figure like Santos is likely to have further ramifications in the ongoing political climate.