President of Bolivia will file an international complaint against Evo Morales for attack on ambulance

Bolivia’s President Luis Arce has announced plans to lodge a formal complaint with the international community following an incident where former President Evo Morales’ supporters attacked an ambulance carrying injured individuals during protests against the government. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, involved Morales’ followers who had been blocking several roads for six days. They assaulted the medical personnel on board the ambulance, set the vehicle on fire, and displayed violent behavior, as reported by Health Minister María Renée Castro.

President Arce condemned the incident, labeling it as unacceptable and indicating that an international complaint will be made. The protests, led by Morales’ supporters seeking his registration as a presidential candidate, have intensified amid accusations against Arce for the country’s economic crisis and fuel shortages. The ongoing demonstrations have resulted in numerous injuries and arrests, impacting traffic and food supplies in the region.

Arce, a former Economy Minister under Morales, has accused his mentor of destabilizing the nation to influence the elections and has called for his resignation. Morales, who is currently a refugee in Bolivia’s Chapare region, has defended the protests as efforts to defend democracy and address the economic challenges exacerbated by the government’s response.

The political landscape in Bolivia remains tense ahead of the upcoming elections, with the ruling party divided and facing internal conflicts between Morales and Arce. The elections, set against a backdrop of economic turmoil and social unrest, feature multiple candidates from different political factions, with surveys predicting a fragmented outcome.