Cochabamba Senator Blasts Morales Amidst Devastating Blockades

Cochabamba Blockades: Senator Accuses Evo Morales of "Killing the People" Cochabamba, Bolivia – Senator Andrea Barrientos of the Comunidad Ciudadana (CC) party has launched a scathing attack against former president Evo Morales, accusing him of orchestrating the ongoing blockades in Cochabamba. The blockades have crippled the region's economy, severely impacting the lives of millions of Cochabambinos. Barrientos claims Morales is "madly killing the Cochabambino people" through these actions. "Evo Morales and his supporters cannot disassociate themselves from the enormous economic damage they are inflicting on Cochabamba," Barrientos stated in a press conference captured on video. "They are responsible for closing off our department and causing immense suffering." The senator's comments underscore the escalating tensions in Cochabamba, where the blockades have disrupted essential services and caused widespread hardship. The video footage shows Barrientos surrounded by a throng of journalists, her voice filled with emotion and urgency. The situation highlights the deep political divisions within Bolivia. While the government has yet to respond directly to Barrientos' accusations, the severity of the situation demands immediate attention and a peaceful resolution to prevent further suffering among the Cochabambino population.