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Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal barred former President Evo Morales from running in the August 17 presidential election in a narrow, technical decision issued on Tuesday, the deadline for candidates to register with the election authorities.

Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal barred former President Evo Morales from running in the August 17 presidential election in a narrow, technical decision issued on Tuesday, the deadline for candidates to register with the election authorities.

According to the electoral court secretary, this comes as Morales filed his papers through Evo Pueblo, which has no official party status, and Pan-Bol, which had its legal status revoked earlier this month for not securing 3% of the vote in the previous elections, meaning that he failed to fulfill the requirements.

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According to the electoral court secretary, this comes as Morales filed his papers through Evo Pueblo, which has no official party status, and Pan-Bol, which had its legal status revoked earlier this month for not securing 3% of the vote in the previous elections, meaning that he failed to fulfill the requirements.

Even if an official party had hosted his candidacy, Morales' disqualification had been expected as a constitutional court in Bolivia effectively barred him from the race after upholding a ban on citizens running for more than two presidential terms.

Even if an official party had hosted his candidacy, Morales' disqualification had been expected as a constitutional court in Bolivia effectively barred him from the race after upholding a ban on citizens running for more than two presidential terms.

Morales, Bolivia's first Indigenous president who faces an arrest warrant related to allegations of child trafficking, has maintained a strong support base in his highland stronghold and warned of potential protests if excluded from the electoral process.</span

Morales, Bolivia's first Indigenous president who faces an arrest warrant related to allegations of child trafficking, has maintained a strong support base in his highland stronghold and warned of potential protests if excluded from the electoral process.

The electoral registration period closed with ten presidential candidates, including businessman Samuel Doria Medina, former president Jorge Tuto Quiroga, and Eduardo del Castillo from the ruling Movement Toward Socialism party.</span

The electoral registration period closed with ten presidential candidates, including businessman Samuel Doria Medina, former president Jorge Tuto Quiroga, and Eduardo del Castillo from the ruling Movement Toward Socialism party.

Senate President Andronico Rodriguez's candidacy remains in limbo pending a judicial decision, adding further uncertainty to an already contentious electoral landscape marked by deep political divisions.</span

Senate President Andronico Rodriguez's candidacy remains in limbo pending a judicial decision, adding further uncertainty to an already contentious electoral landscape marked by deep political divisions.

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The electoral authority rejected Morales' attempt to register through both Evo Pueblo and PAN-BOL parties, as neither maintains valid legal status, with PAN-BOL having lost its standing after failing to meet the required 3% threshold in previous elections.</span

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The electoral authority rejected Morales' attempt to register through both Evo Pueblo and PAN-BOL parties, as neither maintains valid legal status, with PAN-BOL having lost its standing after failing to meet the required 3% threshold in previous elections.

Last week, Bolivia's Constitutional Court unanimously reaffirmed the prohibition on serving more than two presidential terms, effectively blocking Morales, who previously governed from 2006 to 2019, from seeking another term in office.</span

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Last week, Bolivia's Constitutional Court unanimously reaffirmed the prohibition on serving more than two presidential terms, effectively blocking Morales, who previously governed from 2006 to 2019, from seeking another term in office.

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The electoral court's decisions represent a calculated political maneuver to silence the authentic voices of Bolivia's left-wing movement. These technical disqualifications deliberately target the most popular opposition figures who genuinely represent the interests of Indigenous and working-class citizens, effectively denying voters their right to choose their preferred candidates.

The electoral court's decisions represent a calculated political maneuver to silence the authentic voices of Bolivia's left-wing movement. These technical disqualifications deliberately target the most popular opposition figures who genuinely represent the interests of Indigenous and working-class citizens, effectively denying voters their right to choose their preferred candidates.

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Morales' attempt to circumvent term limits through dubious legal loopholes exemplifies his disregard for constitutional order. His voluntary resignation in 2019 following election fraud allegations, coupled with current legal troubles, clearly demonstrates his unfitness for office. The electoral tribunal's decision upholds democratic principles and prevents the perpetuation of authoritarian tendencies.

Morales' attempt to circumvent term limits through dubious legal loopholes exemplifies his disregard for constitutional order. His voluntary resignation in 2019 following election fraud allegations, coupled with current legal troubles, clearly demonstrates his unfitness for office. The electoral tribunal's decision upholds democratic principles and prevents the perpetuation of authoritarian tendencies.

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The court's decisions uphold crucial democratic principles and constitutional rules, preventing the perpetuation of personalistic power. By enforcing term limits and proper party registration requirements, these rulings protect Bolivia's institutional framework and ensure all candidates must follow the same legal standards, regardless of their political influence.

The court's decisions uphold crucial democratic principles and constitutional rules, preventing the perpetuation of personalistic power. By enforcing term limits and proper party registration requirements, these rulings protect Bolivia's institutional framework and ensure all candidates must follow the same legal standards, regardless of their political influence.

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The disqualification of Morales represents a calculated political maneuver disguised as legal procedure. Massive protests, with over 3 million people marching from El Alto to La Paz, demonstrate the overwhelming public support for his candidacy. The ruling party is exploiting judicial mechanisms to eliminate strong opposition candidates, threatening the very foundations of democratic representation.

The disqualification of Morales represents a calculated political maneuver disguised as legal procedure. Massive protests, with over 3 million people marching from El Alto to La Paz, demonstrate the overwhelming public support for his candidacy. The ruling party is exploiting judicial mechanisms to eliminate strong opposition candidates, threatening the very foundations of democratic representation.

There's an 18% chance that Bolivia will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's an 18% chance that Bolivia will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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