Bolivia: Morales' Candidacy Faces Legal Challenges Amidst Economic Protests

Bolivia: Evo Morales' Supporters March, Legal Challenges Mount Amidst Economic Unrest La Paz, Bolivia – Supporters of former president Evo Morales embarked on a significant march to La Paz on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, to show their support for his presidential candidacy. This comes as Morales' legal team has filed a complaint with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, accusing the Constitutional Tribunal of political bias. Meanwhile, economic anxieties are rising, with protests from mining cooperatives and trade unions highlighting the impact of fuel shortages and the soaring dollar. The Minister of Justice, César Adalid Siles Bazán, has denied any government interference in the legal proceedings against Morales. One miner stated, "Our sector has been the hardest hit by the lack of diesel and the high dollar." The situation underscores the complex political and economic landscape in Bolivia.