Creemos's deputy, María René Álvarez, questioned the new electoral cartographic map approved by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). According to the legislator, the changes were made without socializing or consulting with the representatives of the affected regions. This situation has caused discontent among opposition sectors who see the measure as favoring the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS).
Álvarez denounced that this modification directly affects the political representation of several areas in Santa Cruz. One of the main criticisms from the deputy is the merger of San Ignacio de Velasco with San Julián. The legislator criticized that both regions have neither affinity nor territorial connection.
For Álvarez, this decision weakens the opposition strongholds in Chiquitania. The parliamentarian warned about an attempt to dilute the opposition vote with this restructuring. Additionally, she emphasized that this decision was made unilaterally.
"We found out about these changes through the pages of the Departmental Electoral Tribunal," Álvarez pointed out. According to the deputy, the TSE already had a final resolution without having previously consulted the affected communities. Álvarez considered that the process should have been more transparent.
She also lamented that the electoral authorities did not fulfill the commitment to prior socialization. This lack of dialogue has caused uncertainty and discontent among the region's inhabitants.
The controversy also reached the community of Piso Firme. Álvarez denounced that, according to the new electoral map, this community is listed as part of Beni. However, the deputy recalled that previous agreements established that Piso Firme would remain part of Santa Cruz.
The legislator considered that this decision undermines the identity and rights of the area's inhabitants. She warned that this change could generate administrative and political conflicts.
The deputy stated that the changes in the cartography favor MAS. According to Álvarez, the new distribution allows opposition municipalities to lose electoral influence. This situation, she said, could impact the results of the upcoming national elections.
The legislator assured that this is part of a political strategy to benefit the ruling party. Additionally, she mentioned that these changes weaken the representation of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
