Evo Morales

2024 - 10 - 28

Not Your Average Sunday Drive – Evo Morales Dodges Bullets!

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Evo Morales turns a Sunday drive into a dramatic escape, claiming an assassination attempt. Buckle up for the wild ride!

Evo Morales, the former president of Bolivia, found himself in a terrifying situation recently when he claimed that his car was shot at in what he alleges was an assassination attempt. While enjoying a routine drive, Morales posted a video on Facebook showing the chilling aftermath, with at least two bullet holes clearly visible in the windscreen of his vehicle. In the clip, Morales can be seen recounting the harrowing event while still in the passenger seat, his driver obviously shaken by the shocking incident.

Morales has pointed fingers at the current Bolivian government, led by President Luis Arce, whom he accuses of orchestrating a campaign against him. Amid rising political tensions and unrest within the country, he believes that these events are designed to sideline his influence and undermine his party's support. Conversely, President Arce condemned violence in politics and vowed to launch an investigation into the matter, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability.

The alleged assassination attempt marks a startling episode in Bolivian politics, especially considering Morales's controversial exit from power in 2019. His political career has been nothing short of tumultuous, with protests and accusations of authoritarianism shrouding his administration. With violence seemingly becoming a regular player in the country’s politics, Morales's claim about the attack only adds to the chaotic backdrop Bolivia faces.

In a surprising twist, Morales wasn’t injured during the incident, which begs the question—was it a true assassination attempt or just another wild chapter in the ever-dramatic tale of Bolivian politics? Interestingly, Bolivia has a rich history of political upheaval, with a staggering 200 changes in government since its independence in 1825! Moreover, Morales himself made history by being the first indigenous president of Bolivia and served from 2006 until his resignation in 2019 under controversial circumstances, which included accusations of vote rigging and mass protests.

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Evo Morales says his car was shot at in assassination attempt (BBC News)

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Former Bolivian President Evo Morales claims his car was fired ... (CBS News)

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Bolivia's former president Evo Morales claims his car was shot at (Los Angeles Times)

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