Evo Morales ends his hunger strike after learning that his followers are going to negotiate with the Government

The former Bolivian president Evo Morales (2006-2019) has ended his hunger strike after the announcement by his followers about the start of a dialogue with the Government of Luis Arcescheduled for this Friday. The negotiation table aims to resolve the conflict that, until now, has caused a road blockade that has lasted for 24 days.

The former president and leader of the ruler Movement to Socialism He ended his hunger strike after six days. The protest sought to pressure President Arce to start a dialogue focused on the release of about 100 followers Morales loyalists detained during recent roadblocks.

Morales also demands the end of the judicial process against him on charges of human trafficking and rapeas well as the enabling his presidential candidacy for the 2025 elections. This lawsuit challenges the constitutional prohibition that prevents indefinite reelection in Bolivia.

“Evistas” threaten to resume blockades

The coca leader Dieter Mendoza reported in a statement on the resolutions adopted by the “evista” Unity Pact after a rapprochement with the Government. Among the announcements, he highlighted that the next November 10 Morales’ followers will celebrate a emergency meeting to evaluate the progress of the dialogue with the representatives of President Arce.

Mendoza added that the group demands the “immediate” release of those detained in the unlocking operations, warning that, If this demand is not met, roadblocks will resume. The relationship between Morales and President Arce has been strained since late 2021 due to disagreements over the leadership of the ruling MAS and the fight for control of the Bolivian Executive.

Evo Morales describes Arce as “the worst president in the history of Bolivia”

The dispute between politicians has generated deep division within the ruling partyfragmenting the MAS into two factions: the “evistas”, loyal to Morales, and the “arcistas”, who support the president. Morales has described Arce as “the worst president in the history of Bolivia“, while the president accuses him of trying to “destabilize his government” and even seeking to “shorten his mandate.”

This Friday, Arce will present the report on his fourth year of government in a context marked by deep political and economic crisis. His administration faces a fuel shortagelack of dollars, increases in the prices of basic products and an intense internal struggle within the ruling party.

Morales remains “entrenched” in the Tropic of Cochabambaits main political and union bastion, in the face of the possible issuance of a arrest warrant. The Public Ministry is investigating him for the alleged “rape” of a minor during his presidential term, with whom, according to the accusations, he would have had a daughter.