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Former Bolivian President Evo Morales claimed that a car he was in was shot at, calling it an assassination attempt. Morales shared a video showing bullet holes in the windshield.
Morales’s party accused the government of President Luis Arce of responsibility, while Arce condemned violence in politics and promised an investigation. However, there is a rift between the two men within the ruling party, as both intend to run for president in 2025.
Morales alleged military and police involvement, claiming a bullet narrowly missed him and the driver was injured. The attack reportedly occurred near a military base, and Morales’s supporters claim the perpetrators entered the base before being evacuated by helicopter.
Morales faces legal charges, including alleged statutory rape and human trafficking, which he denies. His supporters have protested and clashed with police, while Morales claims the accusations are politically motivated. Both Morales and Arce have loyal supporters who have engaged in street conflicts in support of their candidates.