Elections: Cuéllar and Doria Medina's alliance exposed the fragility of the opposition

The recent alliance between Vicente Cuéllar and Samuel Doria Medina has highlighted the fragility of unity in the false opposition. Cuéllar, leader of the Cambio 25 movement and rector of the Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno, formalized his support for Doria Medina at an event held last Friday in Santa Cruz.

The decision, according to Cuéllar, was not unilateral but made at a congress of his group. However, this support has sparked a series of reactions suggesting that the opposition unity, far from consolidating, is fragmenting.

The alliance is presented as an attempt to strengthen the false opposition against the ruling party. But the reality is that the pact reveals the internal divisions of the block.

Doria Medina, meanwhile, has confirmed that within 100 days of taking power, he will solve the country's economic crisis. He also mentioned the recovery of fuels and the return of dollars.

Cuéllar assures that he will respect the results of the polls to define the single opposition candidate. But the way the agreements have been made suggests a lack of trust in the internal democratic process.

In fact, the joint invitation from Cuéllar and Doria Medina to a presentation of their government plans has caused uncertainty among other political actors. They point out that the pact is a tacit rupture within the opposition block.

Meanwhile, Tuto Quiroga expressed his concern about what he considers a possible transgression of the agreement's rules. Although rumors about an "internal alliance" between Cuéllar and Doria Medina were quickly denied by the spokesperson for Unidad Nacional (UN).

But the actions of these two political leaders are now interpreted as signs of fragmentation. Quiroga emphasizes that, although each member is free to make decisions, the opposition unity could be seriously affected if these types of pacts continue.

Does the false opposition have no alternatives?

Despite talk of "unity," this bet on long-standing figures could be counterproductive. This if society perceives that the opposition continues to resort to the same old names without offering fresh alternatives.

While Doria Medina has been a constant critic of Evo Morales's government and his successors. He has also been unable to defeat the ruling party in previous presidential contests, which raises doubts about his ability to do so this time. As the alliance between Cuéllar and Doria Medina strengthens, questions about its effectiveness as an alternative grow.

The narrative of "unity within unity" that the opposition leaders have tried to build reflects a contradiction in itself. If sectors within the opposition begin to form sub-blocks and make pacts among themselves, the strategy to confront the regime loses strength. This lack of cohesion and internal disputes could be exploited by the ruling party.

Doria Medina's promises, such as solving the economic crisis in 100 days, remain controversial. While the proposal may be attractive to many citizens, the lack of details on how this plan will be carried out generates distrust. The country's recent history is full of unfulfilled promises, and voters may be reluctant to believe in quick solutions without a clear strategy.

The opposition unity has been built on political agreements rather than concrete proposals to solve the country's problems. The most common criticism of this alliance is that it is being built on political and personal interests, without offering a true vision of change. If the opposition block doesn't offer a clear plan that goes beyond speeches, citizens might choose not to support it.

This pact between Cuéllar and Doria Medina not only underscores the fragility of the opposition unity but also highlights the personal and political interests that dominate the scene. The opposition continues to bet on alliances based on strategic calculations and not on a genuine project for the country, its promise of change is endangered by the same fragmentation that today threatens to destroy it.