The constitutional court has barred former President Evo Morales from running again for elected office, preventing him from contesting next year's presidential election. This ruling reaffirms that a president cannot serve more than two terms, whether consecutive or not, without the possibility of a third term, emphasizing the legal standards upholding democracy in Bolivia.
Morales's past leadership was marked by popularity until he tried to bypass the constitution to seek a fourth term. His resignation in 2019 amid protests over alleged election fraud illustrates the deep divisions and tensions that have characterized Bolivian politics in recent years.
Since Morales returned to Bolivia after Arce's victory in 2020, there has been an ongoing power struggle within the Movement Toward Socialism party, complicating political stability and governance, as each leader seems to vie for control of the party and its direction.
The recent court ruling comes amid protests by Morales's supporters who have taken extreme measures, reflecting the significant public divide and ongoing unrest in Bolivian society. Morales's legal troubles, especially the serious allegations against him, have only added fuel to an already volatile political climate.
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