Bolivia's Constitutional Court Upholds Evo Morales's Disqualification

Evo Morales's Disqualification Upheld: Bolivia's 2025 Elections in Limbo La Paz, Bolivia – May 15, 2025 – The Bolivian Constitutional Court (TCP) delivered a controversial decision today, upholding the disqualification of former president Evo Morales from participating in the upcoming 2025 general elections. This ruling has ignited intense debate within the country, dividing public opinion and raising concerns about the fairness of the electoral process. The court's decision is based on legal interpretations of previous referendums and laws concerning presidential term limits. However, supporters of Morales argue that the disqualification violates his fundamental political rights. Renán Cabezas, a MAS deputy, stated, "This decision violates our political rights. They are taking actions that don't belong to them." In contrast, opposition figures, like Alejandro Reyes, a CC deputy, contend that the ruling aligns with the results of the 2016 referendum, which limited presidential terms. Reyes noted, "The sentence goes with the results of the 21F referendum. Evo Morales was already disqualified." The ruling has significant implications for the 2025 elections, potentially altering the political landscape and raising questions about the future of Bolivian democracy. The controversy is likely to continue as Morales's supporters challenge the decision through various legal and political avenues.