Former Bolivian President Evo Morales (2006-2019) denounced on Sunday that the vehicle that was taking him to the radio station where he usually hosts his weekend program received 14 gunshots from unknown persons who wounded the politician’s driver.
The former president told the coca-growing radio station Kawsachun Coca that the chase of his vehicle by two others in which the attackers were traveling took place at 6:25 local time (10:25 GMT) on the road between the town of Villa Tunari and Lauca Ñ, in the Cochabamba Tropics.
“Get down, Mr. President!”
The former president of Bolivia was close to not telling what, according to him, was an operation to attempt on his life. In fact, Evo Morales has related that two or three vans followed his car. “I was surprised, finally we saved our lives,” he reflected.
The driver of Evo Morales was forced to alter his route to try to throw off his pursuers. Although his life is not in danger, the driver of the vehicle in which the former president was traveling did suffer a head wound.
Tension in Bolivia
Bolivia is experiencing tense days following clashes between supporters of Evo Morales, who have been organising roadblocks in various parts of the country for the past two weeks. “These are destabilising actions led by Morales that seek to disrupt democratic order, which constitutes a serious threat not only to Bolivia, but also to stability and security in our region,” the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained.
Followers of Evo Morales are protesting against food prices and fuel shortages. They are also asking the government to withdraw the legal proceedings against the former president of Bolivia for human trafficking. They consider the pedophilia accusations to be political persecution.