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Former President of Bolivia Evo Morales (2006-2019) ended his hunger strike after his followers announced this Friday the start of a dialogue with the government of Luis Arce in which they will seek to stop the conflict that has led to a 24-day blockade of the road.

The former president and leader of the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) ended his hunger strike after six days. This measure of pressure was used to force President Arce to open a dialogue in which the release of almost 100 Evista followers was discussed. ., as its loyal sectors captured during the siege are known.

Morales is also seeking to stop the trial against him for human trafficking and statutory rape and give him a chance to 2025 presidential candidatedespite the fact that there is a constitutional ban on indefinite re-election.

Coca leader Dieter Mendoza read out a statement with the decisions taken by the Evista Unity Pact following the rapprochement with the government, among which he announced that on Sunday, November 10, the followers of the former president will hold an emergency meeting to analyze the progress of the dialogue with representatives of President Arce.

Mendoza also said that they demand the “immediate” release of those detained during road unblocking operations, under the threat of a resumption of road blockades if their demand is not met.

Morales and Arce have been estranged since late 2021 over differences in the leadership of the ruling MAS and control of Bolivia’s executive branch.

The struggle between politicians led to a strong split in the ruling party, dividing the MAS into two factions: “Evista” and “Arcista”.

Morales called Arce “the worst president in the history of Bolivia,” and the president accused him of wanting to “destabilize his government” and even wanting to “reduce his mandate.”

This Friday, Arce will report on his fourth year as president, in the midst of a political and economic crisis caused by fuel shortages, dollar shortages, and rising prices for a number of basic basket products. and official wrestling.

While Morales is “entrenched” in the tropics of Cochabamba, his political and trade union stronghold, he faces an arrest warrant in a case in which the State Ministry is investigating his alleged “rape” of a minor during his presidency. and from whom he would have a daughter.

EFE