Bolivia Election: Candidate Vows to Jail Evo Morales

Bolivia's Presidential Candidate Doria Medina Threatens to Imprison Evo Morales La Paz, Bolivia – In a recent interview with Radio y Televisión Popular (RTP) Bolivia, presidential candidate Samuel Doria Medina made a bold statement about his plans for former president Evo Morales if elected. Medina declared, “Si soy presidente, Evo Morales irá a la cárcel. La ley lo manda, y hay que cumplir la ley,” which translates to, “If I am president, Evo Morales will go to jail. The law demands it, and the law must be followed.” This statement comes amid ongoing legal proceedings against Morales. The specific charges against Morales were not detailed in the RTP interview clip, but Medina's comments highlight the potential implications of the election for Morales's legal situation. The video’s emphasis on upholding the law underscores the seriousness of the accusations against Morales and the potential consequences for him under a Doria Medina presidency. The full interview is available on RTP Bolivia’s YouTube channel. Medina’s statement is certain to fuel political debate in the lead-up to the 2025 elections and raises questions about the rule of law and political accountability in Bolivia. The impact of this statement on the election campaign remains to be seen.