The incident occurred amidst rising political tensions between Morales and his former ally, current President Luis Arce, with Morales supporters blocking highways in central Bolivia for two weeks.Former Bolivian President Evo Morales alleged on Sunday that his vehicle was fired upon in the Chapare region, posting a video showing bullet holes in the windshield and his injured driver.
The Bolivian government had previously accused Morales of destabilizing the country through these road blockades, which have disrupted food and fuel supplies nationwide.*** In a message posted on the social media platform X, Morales requested the activation of Article 41 of the American Convention on Human Rights, urging for an urgent visit to Bolivia due to the threats to his life. ***
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Morales is deliberately causing unrest to advance his own political ambitions and undermine the current administration. His claims of an assassination attempt are likely exaggerated or fabricated to gain sympathy and distract from the ongoing investigation into his alleged relationships with minors.