Last Thursday, the former dictator Evo Morales once again submitted his resignation from the Movement for Socialism (MAS), this time through a representative. The decision is part of a process that seeks to clear the way for his presidential candidacy in the general elections with the party Frente Para la Victoria (FPV). A previous resignation submitted on Monday was rejected by the Cochabamba Departmental Electoral Tribunal (TED) because the procedure must be personal.
The lawyer Marcelo Galván, who represents Morales, explained that the first request was denied because it did not meet the requirements. The coca grower leader tried again this Thursday through a representative. It is expected that the resignation will be processed and registered in the Yo Participo system.
The individual accused of pedophilia ceased to be the leader of MAS in November 2024. At that time, a party congress validated the leaders aligned with President Luis Arce, creating a division within the political organization. The event caused the so-called "evistas" to label Arce and his followers as traitors. They also indicated that this faction was taking the party away from the Chapare leadership.
The call for Morales to resign has not had the expected impact. According to political analyst Paul Coca, Morales's attempt to attract MAS activists to the FPV has failed. This is because the majority of the "evistas" have not followed his example. According to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), more than 500 people resigned from MAS on Monday, a low number compared to the number of activists who still remain in the ruling party.
