Johnny Aguilera indicated that foreign paramilitaries protect Evo Morales

The Deputy Minister of Internal Regime, Jhonny Aguilera, reported the presence of foreign citizens in Chapare. The objective of these would be to provide protection to the former dictator Evo Morales. According to the authority, three security rings have been installed around Morales, preventing his arrest.

This situation has raised concerns in the Government due to its impact on security and national sovereignty. During an operation in the Tropic of Cochabamba, 17 Colombian nationals were arrested.

These individuals were found in a lodging without legal documentation, which raised suspicions about their presence in the region. Aguilera reported that their backgrounds are being checked to determine possible links to criminal networks.

The Deputy Minister highlighted that, in addition to the foreigners, Bolivian citizens were also found around the lodging. These individuals would be linked to vigils organized by Morales's followers. Authorities have intensified controls to prevent undocumented people from entering lodgings and jeopardizing security.

According to Aguilera, the three security rings installed in Lauca Ñ not only include MAS activists but also foreigners. The first ring, as he described, covers an area of nine blocks around Radio Kawsachun Coca. In this sector, the entry of military and police has been prevented, which generates additional concern.

The second security ring is made up of union and neighborhood groups that conduct constant shifts. Aguilera noted that these groups are armed with sticks and firecrackers to prevent any capture attempt. An organizational structure has also been evidenced that ensures the permanence of the vigils.

The third ring, according to the authority, is composed of left-wing political organizations allied with Morales. These groups have shown strong resistance and have stated that they will not allow the former president's arrest. There is fear that the situation could lead to confrontations.

Aguilera reported that the young people of the organizations guarding Morales would be coerced. According to the authority, those who refuse to participate in the vigils may be severely punished. These reports were supported by the Director of Gender of the Cochabamba Municipality.

Despite these circumstances, Aguilera stated that activities in the Cochabamba Tropic continue to develop normally. However, he warned that the presence of foreign groups in the area calls the country's sovereignty into question. Therefore, the Government will continue with operations to clarify the situation.

What is Evo Morales's fear?

Regarding the judicial process, the arrest warrant against Evo Morales remains in effect. The Bolivian justice system has recently renewed the capture order. The Police have reiterated that they do not need guarantees to execute the arrest, but rather an appropriate strategy to carry it out.

The Deputy Minister recalled that Morales's declaration of rebellion reinforces the need for his capture. In that sense, the Government is evaluating new strategies to prevent the former president from continuing to evade justice. It is expected that operations will be strengthened in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Morales's followers have warned that they will prevent his arrest by any means. The political secretary of the Six Federations of the Tropic, Vicente Choque, assured that "blood will run" if the Government tries to capture him. These statements have increased tension in the region.

In previous statements, Choque even stated that the Government would have to "kill 1,000 people" if it tries to enter the Tropic. This type of statement has been rejected by the authorities, who seek a solution without confrontations. However, the risk of an escalation of violence remains.

Evo Morales has repeatedly claimed that he is a victim of political persecution. According to the former president, the case against him seeks to discredit him and prevent his return to power. He has also accused Luis Arce's Government of conspiring with the United States to eliminate him politically.

The authorities have denied these accusations and assured that the process against Morales is based on evidence. The Prosecutor's Office maintains the request for preventive detention and hopes that the case will progress in the courts. Meanwhile, the coca leader remains hidden in Chapare.