Bolivia’s Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
NBCNOV 12 2024
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.Bolivia's former Pres. Evo Morales claimed to have survived an assassination attempt on Sunday after gunmen intercepted his car in the central department of Cochabamba and opened fire, reportedly injuring his driver in the head and arm.
*** 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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The attack on Morales' vehicle is a clear attempt to silence political opposition and undermine democracy in Bolivia. The government's accusations of destabilization are merely a smokescreen to justify their violent tactics against Morales and his supporters.
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.