The Prosecutor's Office of Bolivia has ordered the arrest of former president Evo Morales on charges including terrorisms and armed uprising stemming from weeks of protests and road blockades earlier this year.
Key points
- The arrest order was issued by prosecutor Brayan Melgar following a denunciation initiated in early July by civic leaders from Santa Cruz.
- Prosecutors accuse Morales of crimes such as terrorism, armed uprising against state security, and public instigation to delinquir.
- The civil unrest between May and June, which demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, resulted in at least 16 deaths and over 3 billion dollars in economic losses.
- Morales has remained in the Trópico de Cochabamba since October 2024, shielded by supporters from an existing warrant regarding a human trafficking investigation.
Why it matters
The issuance of an arrest warrant for former president Evo Morales significantly intensifies political tensions and judicial scrutiny in Bolivia following months of disruptive anti-government blockades.
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