Antigovernment protestors in Bolivia gear up for unrest as they set off on march | Protests News

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has called for a weeklong protest march against current president Luis Arce, accusing him of mismanaging the economy and trying to sabotage his administration. The political rift between the two former allies has escalated into a power struggle that threatens to engulf Bolivia in chaos.
Morales, a popular and controversial leftist leader, has mobilized supporters to take to the streets in demonstrations against Arce, who was his former economy minister and candidate in the 2020 elections. The protests have led to roadblocks and disruptions both in the capital, La Paz, and at Lake Titicaca, a popular tourist destination shared with Peru.
Arce has accused Morales of attempting a coup and undermining democracy, warning of the risk his actions pose to the country. The escalating tensions between the two political figures have polarized Bolivia and created a sense of turmoil that has drawn in various social movements and protest groups.
The situation is further complicated by Bolivia’s economic crisis, marked by fuel shortages and dwindling foreign currency reserves, which has stirred nostalgia among some Bolivians for the period when Morales was in power. The high-stakes power struggle between Morales and Arce threatens to push Bolivia to the brink of another crisis, with the international community closely watching the unfolding events.

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