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Bolivian Prosecutor's Office Orders Evo Morales' Arrest over May June Protests Blockades
- On Wednesday, the Santa Cruz departmental prosecutor's office issued an arrest order for former President Evo Morales over his alleged role in road blockades and protests that paralyzed parts of Bolivia for 53 days in May and June.
- Demonstrations between May and June caused severe shortages of food, fuel, and medical oxygen, resulting in at least 16 deaths and economic losses exceeding $3 billion as protestors demanded President Rodrigo Paz's resignation.
- Prosecutor Brayan Melgar's court order investigates Morales for alleged "armed uprising," "terrorism," and criminal conspiracy, based on a complaint filed by civic leaders and endorsed by Interior Minister Marco Antonio Oviedo.
- The former president remains in his Chapare stronghold, protected by supporters to avoid a separate arrest warrant concerning human trafficking allegations while police await the right moment to execute these legal actions.
- Rejecting the accusations as "political persecution," Morales claims the government is attempting to divert public attention from Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades, which sparked the initial grievances.
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Bolivia issues arrest order against Morales over May and June road blockades
The Santa Cruz departmental prosecutor's office issued an arrest order on Wednesday against former president Evo Morales (2006-2019) over his alleged role in the road blockades and protests that paralyzed parts of Bolivia for 53 days in May and June.
·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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The Bolivian Public Prosecutor's Office announced on Wednesday that it had issued an arrest warrant against former left-wing president Evo Morales for his role in anti-government protests that paralyzed the country for 50 days in May and June. ...
·Brussels, Belgium
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The arrest warrant is related to an investigation into several roadblocks.
·Helsinki, Finland
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Evo Morales, who was head of state from 2006 to 2019, is currently staying in the Chapare region, a stronghold of his followers.
·Vienna, Austria
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Total News Sources86
Leaning Left8Leaning Right16Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 22%
C 35%
R 43%
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