Bolivia's Political Landscape: Budget Cuts, Electoral Battles, and Alliance Speculations Dominate News

Santa Cruz, Bolivia – July 8, 2025 – Today's edition of "La Hora Pico" from eju.tv highlighted several critical developments in Bolivian politics and economy. In a significant economic proposal, presidential candidate Samuel announced a drastic budget cut, dubbed "The Party is Over." This initiative aims to save over 2.48 billion Bolivianos (approximately $356 million) annually by eliminating what he describes as excessive public spending and state advertising. Samuel emphasized the imperative to curb public expenditure to ensure financial stability without causing inflation or further eroding the purchasing power of salaries. Meanwhile, Andrónico Rodríguez unveiled his government plan, titled "Govern with the People, for the People." The plan outlines ten fundamental rights, which Rodríguez asserts will facilitate the reconstruction of Bolivia, fostering stability, justice, and development across the nation. In electoral news, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) ratified the disqualification of economist Jaime Dun. The full chamber rejected his appeal to run under the "New Patriotic Generation" banner, leaving him with only the constitutional justice system as a recourse. Separately, supporters of former president Evo Morales, known as "Evistas," expressed their concerns regarding Morales's candidacy. They delivered a formal note to the interim president of the TSE, Óscar Hassenteufel, requesting a pronouncement on the restoration of the Bolivian National Action Party's acronym and the Movement Towards Socialism's acronym. This move is seen as critical for Morales's political future. Furthermore, speculation is rife about a potential alliance between Eva Copa and Evo Morales. Former minister Hugo Moldiz and La Paz Governor Santos Quispe both indicated that such a pact is plausible. They suggest Copa seeks to retain her party's acronym, while Morales aims for a 'Plan B' option in the political landscape. Finally, opposition figure Alberto Astorga called upon the government to guarantee electoral security in the Cochabamba tropics. He demanded military and police protection for ballot boxes on August 17th and urged legal action against any individuals attempting to impede the electoral process. Astorga highlighted concerns about ongoing attempts to boycott elections through calls for null votes and non-participation, alongside threats of mobilizations.

deredes.tv

Las noticias más destacadas de eju.tv del programa de hoy martes 8 de julio en …

Las noticias más destacadas de eju.tv del programa de hoy martes 8 de julio en La Hora Pico eju.tv eju.tv Tiktok by eju. tv