Prostitute or political party: UCS offered itself to all MAS candidates

The Unidad Cívica Solidaridad (UCS), under the leadership of Jhonny Fernández, has held negotiations with all sectors of the MAS movement. The meetings took place with envoys from Andrónico Rodríguez, with delegates from Evo Morales, and also with figures linked to Luis Arce.

The mayor of Santa Cruz insists that he engages in dialogue with everyone equally, although internal sources state that the party's acronym was indeed offered to various actors. The last visible negotiation was with Andrónico's faction, whose candidacy was left orphaned after the ruling against MTS. The lack of clear commitment fuels the perception that UCS is only seeking electoral survival.

Andrónico Rodríguez, now without an acronym, is engaged in intense negotiations with UCS. Senator Hilarión Mamani confirmed that UCS demanded difficult conditions to finalize the alliance. From UCS, Luciano Negrete says that no agreements have been finalized, but that "the doors are open to everyone".

A delegation from Andrónico's circle will travel to Santa Cruz in search of a definitive pact. In El Alto, a gathering is planned where the alliance could be made official. The "androniquismo" movement is optimistic, despite the lack of concrete results.

The acronym was offered to the pedophile Evo Morales

This is not the first time UCS has flirted with sectors of MAS. Evo Morales revealed that Jhonny Fernández's party approached his circle to offer him the acronym. According to Morales, the condition was that he would not be the presidential candidate.

Militants loyal to Evo rejected the offer, prioritizing Evo as their only option. These meetings reportedly took place at the first party summit, in July. Morales even mentioned contacts with Pan-Bol and Frente Para la Victoria.

Even from within the Santa Cruz City Hall, warnings emerged about these ties. Israel Alcócer, president of the Municipal Council, warned about a rapprochement between UCS and Evo Morales.

Alcócer indicated that Miguel Fernández, the mayor's son, may have led that contact. He said that this strategy could have political costs in Santa Cruz, which has historically resisted Morales's leadership. Making a pact with him could become unpopular among the Santa Cruz base.

They also flirted with Arce

The accusations do not end there. Silvana Mucarzel, former president of the Council, asserted that UCS also sought an approach with Luis Arce previously. She stated that Jhonny Fernández offered his acronym before Arce secured MAS's.

That version coincides with Evo Morales's account of multiple attempts by UCS to approach him. Mucarzel distanced herself from the party, denouncing questionable internal management. She stated that "everything comes to light," alluding to an ambiguous and opportunistic strategy.

From UCS, they assure that they never offered their acronym to Evo Morales. Jhonny Fernández said that the meetings were only "administrative" and denied having discussed political matters. He stated that "he doesn't speak with Evo," since any pact must be "from leader to leader."

However, photos circulated of Leonardo Loza, part of Morales's circle, leaving the offices of the FundaMax foundation. These images fueled suspicions of a pact between UCS and the pro-Evo faction. Fernández's denial did not dispel the questions.

The wild card of MAS socialism

UCS's ambiguous stance has provoked reactions from the opposition. Deputies from Creemos and Comunidad Ciudadana lashed out at Jhonny Fernández. Laura Rojas accused the mayor of wanting to perpetuate corruption in power.

Alberto Astorga indicated that Fernández "looks bad" before the Santa Cruz population. From the opposition, these agreements are seen as a betrayal of the mandate UCS received.

The "androniquismo" movement is betting everything on securing an acronym with which to participate in the elections. Hilarión Mamani no longer hides that UCS is the best option for his political leader. He states that even Fernández may have offered the acronym voluntarily.

That transfer would mean that Jhonny would renounce his own candidacy. Thus, Andrónico would be enabled as a presidential candidate in August. Rodríguez's circle sees the offer as salvation in the face of the TSE's blockade.

The Electoral Law allows substitutions in candidate lists under certain conditions. If Mariana Prado resigns, Andrónico can choose another running mate. Prado has already hinted that she would leave the position to facilitate an alliance.

There is talk of a new ticket between UCS and Rodríguez's group. Substitutions can be made up to 45 days before the elections. That legal window gives oxygen to UCS's political plan.

Amid these tensions, Alianza Popular threatens to take to the streets if Rodríguez is disqualified. Its delegate in Santa Cruz, Gerson Murillo, announced "drastic measures." He said they will not be blockades so as not to affect the poor.

However, he did not rule out strikes or massive marches. Anger against the TSE is growing in these sectors. They accuse "dark hands" of wanting to eliminate the senator from the electoral race.

Rodríguez's hope

The Andrónico-Prado ticket was born strong but did not withstand the judicial onslaught. Now the campaign revolves around a political rescue operation. UCS appears as the only viable lifeline in an ocean of disorganized acronyms.

Fernández is gaining prominence as the referee of the fragmented left. He does so by negotiating with everyone. Some see this attitude as pragmatism, others as political prostitution.

The event in El Alto could be decisive for Rodríguez's candidacy. There, they intend to announce the new acronym, Proyecto A. The message is that Andrónico is not plan B but the true proposal of socialism in the country.

The gathering will also serve to define the electoral narrative. Meanwhile, Jhonny observes the board with the patience of an experienced player.

UCS has gained prominence by becoming the socialist wild card. Its recent history includes dialogues with Evo, with Arce, and with Andrónico. The evidence is in photos, testimonies, and public confessions.