Bolivian Presidential Hopeful Faces Crisis After Ally's Tearful On-Air Accusation

Breaking News: Bolivian Presidential Candidate Faces Backlash After Ally's Tearful On-Air Accusation. La Paz, Bolivia – May 20, 2025. Political activist Peter Beckhauser publicly broke down during a live television interview after being unexpectedly removed from the Unidad Alliance, a key political group supporting presidential candidate Samuel Doria Medina. In a highly emotional statement, Beckhauser accused Doria Medina of betrayal and cowardice, stating, "Me siento abandonado, me dejaron solo" (I feel abandoned, they left me alone). The Unidad Alliance responded by stating that Beckhauser's removal stemmed from his ongoing legal actions that have destabilized the alliance. The incident underscores the growing tensions within the Unidad Alliance and raises questions about its internal cohesion as the presidential election approaches. The emotional impact of Beckhauser's outburst and the contrasting statements from both sides make this a significant development in the Bolivian political landscape.