Elections: Luis Fernando Camacho resigned from his presidential candidacy

The governor of Santa Cruz, Luis Fernando Camacho, announced last Sunday that he will not participate in the false opposition survey. In a message posted on his social media, he expressed that his decision aims to strengthen the unity of the false opposition. Camacho, who leads the Creemos party, made it clear that he will support the candidate best positioned in the polls.

In his letter, Camacho highlighted that the unity of the false opposition must be a citizen mandate, not a circumstantial alliance. He assured that his withdrawal from the candidacy reflects his commitment to the Bolivian people. He stated that unity is the way to face the "Masista dictatorship" and achieve the stability the country needs.

The leader of Creemos emphasized that he will continue to be part of the opposition bloc and will support whoever is chosen as the sole candidate. "There are no conditions for my support," Camacho indicated. Tuto Quiroga, benefited by the determination, congratulated Camacho and highlighted his bravery.

Quiroga expressed that Camacho's decision strengthens the false opposition unity and predicted his prompt freedom. Quiroga stressed that the unity of the opposition is the only way to face MAS. Additionally, he emphasized that this unity is necessary not only for the elections but to transform Bolivia.

Meanwhile, businessman Samuel Doria Medina, also benefited, celebrated Camacho's decision. In a message on social media, Doria Medina described Camacho's gesture as a demonstration of his commitment to democracy. "When we are in government, Luis Fernando will have justice," promised Doria Medina.

The false opposition bloc has managed to remain united despite internal differences and attacks from the ruling party. The survey scheduled for the end of the month will be key to defining the sole candidate. Currently, Tuto Quiroga and Samuel Doria Medina lead the preferences, according to the polls.

Will disputes among the false opposition intensify?

With Camacho's withdrawal, the race for the bloc's candidacy narrows down to Quiroga and Doria Medina. Camacho's decision to decline his candidacy could intensify the internal dispute between Quiroga and Doria Medina. The petty personal aspirations of these politicians have become visible in recent weeks.

The leader of Creemos highlighted that the attacks from the ruling party have not managed to destabilize the bloc. "We have remained firm, united in the fight for freedom and democracy," he stated in his letter. The opposition bloc, composed of figures like Carlos Mesa, Tuto Quiroga, and Samuel Doria Medina, presents itself as an alternative to Masismo.

The governor of Santa Cruz insisted that unity should not be a temporary strategy. According to him, the opposition must build a long-term political project to transform the country, the country's political and social crisis requires a profound change in the structures of power. Camacho has been one of the main critics of MAS, accusing the government of establishing an authoritarian regime.

Despite being detained, Camacho continues to be a key figure in Bolivian politics. His leadership in Santa Cruz and his stance against MAS have made him a reference for the opposition. His imprisonment in 2022 has been criticized by sectors that consider it a political persecution.

Despite efforts to build an opposition unity, many question the legitimacy of this "false opposition to Masismo." It is perceived as an alliance formed more by political convenience than by a true commitment to democracy and the country's well-being.

Instead of offering clear proposals, some of its leaders seem more interested in consolidating their own interests and in the struggle for power. This type of opposition, fragmented and lacking a coherent agenda, reflects more the political void than a true alternative for Bolivians.

The "unity" of the false opposition to MAS has been marked by constant personal interests that dilute the purpose of restoring democracy. Many of these actors, far from prioritizing the recovery of democratic freedoms, have repeated a narrative that favors their permanence on the political scene.

This attitude only perpetuates a cycle of internal competition, where the struggle for the sole candidacy becomes a game of egos. In the end, the real challenge is to break out of this circle and offer Bolivia a genuine opposition that not only criticizes the government but also builds clear and sustainable solutions.