Bolivian Deputy Threatens Police Chief: Tensions Soar After Morales Warrant

Bolivia: Deputy Threatens Police General Amidst Morales Arrest Warrant La Paz, Bolivia – Tensions escalated in Bolivia today following the issuance of an arrest warrant for former president Evo Morales. Deputy Héctor Arce, a known Morales supporter, held a press conference where he issued a direct threat against General José Illanes Ribera of the Bolivian Police. The incident has sparked widespread concern and raised questions about political stability in the country. "We also know where he lives and who his family is," Arce stated during the press conference, a video of which was widely circulated on social media. His words were accompanied by a visible display of anger and defiance. The video shows Arce and other MAS party members at a table, microphones in front of them. The exact location of the press conference is not specified in the video. General Illanes, commander of the special anti-narcotics force, has been a key figure in recent investigations. The deputy's threat is a clear escalation of the political conflict surrounding Morales and his allies. The incident highlights the deep divisions within Bolivian politics and raises serious concerns about the safety of General Illanes and his family. The government is yet to respond to the threat made by Deputy Arce.