A group of people is running on a smoke-filled street, some wearing colorful clothes and hats.
BOLIVIA

Coward: the pro-Evo march surrounded the TSE, but the pedophile Evo Morales never showed up.

The mobilization aimed to take over the TSE facilities to force the illegal registration of the former dictator

The march organized by the "evista" movement that arrived in La Paz this Friday aimed to force the registration of Evo Morales as a presidential candidate before the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). However, despite the announcement of his presence, Morales was never among the marchers. The attendees were met with tear gas by the Police, who had already prepared security cordons to prevent entry to the TSE. Senator Leonardo Loza had confirmed days earlier that Morales would accompany the mobilization, despite having an arrest warrant against him. Although he was not seen in the caravan, Morales spoke through his social media. The former dictator denounced what he called "state terrorism" and called for the intervention of international organizations in Bolivia. In his message, he requested investigations into human rights violations by the Government and "unlawful" detentions. Evista leader captured Meanwhile, the peasant leader Ponciano Santos, who also participated in the mobilization, was captured by the Police when he was near the march. Santos, known for his closeness to Morales, was arrested for his involvement in last year's roadblocks and other related offenses. The Government confirmed his arrest, alleging that he had openly challenged the Police. The capture occurred after a rally in Bolivia Square, where Santos was one of the speakers. According to the Ministry of Government, he was found inside an ambulance guarded by his personal security. All of them were apprehended for obstructing police work. Santos had reappeared publicly in recent months after taking refuge in the Tropic of Cochabamba. Despite attempts to register Morales's candidacy, the mobilization ended up being dispersed by the Police after the protesters threw stones and firecrackers. The reaction of the security forces was forceful, using tear gas to control the crowd. However, the protesters maintained that their protest was peaceful and that the repression was unnecessary. The former dictator was afraid In a subsequent message, Loza tried to calm Morales's followers, assuring them that he was "in good hands," but did not clarify his whereabouts. He also blamed the Government for the violence and described the police actions as an attempt to stifle the protest of a people who, according to him, continue to support Morales. The protest, organized with the aim of registering Morales despite legal impediments, underscores the persistence of the coca grower in his desire to return to power. Legal conditions prevent it, as established by current regulations and constitutional rulings that have been clear about his disqualification. Meanwhile, Morales's followers assert that the mobilization was legitimate and that the authorities sought to delegitimize it through the use of force. On social media, the controversy over Santos's detention and Morales's absence continued to fuel the debate. The protesters demanded the release of the detainees, including Ponciano Santos himself, and denounced a "political persecution" by the Government. Leonardo Loza called on the supporters to remain calm and trust in the continuity of Morales's leadership. The senator also denounced that the march was infiltrated by undercover police. He accused the Government of provoking the disturbances to justify the repression. "They infiltrated us to incite violence," he declared in a video. The "evista" leadership asked its bases to withdraw from La Paz after the violence. They announced that this Sunday the course of action will be defined in Lauca Ñ. The main objective remains to register Evo Morales's candidacy. However, it is unclear if they will do so under any recognized acronym. The coca grower leader is disqualified by several judicial decisions. Meanwhile, the Minister of Government, Eduardo Del Castillo, defended the Police's actions, emphasizing that it was about ensuring order and security in La Paz. He assured that the protests were not peaceful, as the protesters claim, and that there were acts of violence by some members of the march. Throughout the day, tensions increased, especially after the protesters attempted to break the security cordons to access the TSE. The situation became even more complicated when injuries were reported. The Police, however, claimed they acted in self-defense against the attacks. Once again resorts to victimization In later hours, Morales published a message lamenting the events and accusing the Government of wanting to "silence" the voice of the people. Through his Facebook account, Morales reiterated his complaint about the detentions and the "abuses" committed by the security forces. He also stated that his fight for the candidacy continued. Despite having called and promoted the march with promises to lead it personally, Evo Morales once again demonstrated his political cowardice by hiding. His absence not only left his followers exposed to repression but also evidenced his usual strategy of agitating from the shadows without taking responsibility. While others marched and were arrested, the former dictator preferred to take shelter. This confirms once again that his leadership is based more on manipulation than on true commitment.

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