Morales wrote in a post on X, “Today the government issued a new arrest warrant against me, accusing me of alleged crimes of terrorism and armed insurrection. They seek to blame us for the social mobilizations to hide the true tragedy Bolivia is experiencing: a profound economic and social crisis, the result of a model that has abandoned the people and protects corruption (…).”

He added that his position has always been clear: “We stand with those who suffer the austerity measures, the fuel shortages, the rising cost of living, insecurity, and the advance of drug trafficking (…).”

The first former Bolivian president of Aymara origin stated that trials and political persecution will not solve the problems created by the governments, and reiterated that they are merely trying to divert attention with a new leader.

Morales warned, “They will not intimidate us. We will continue fighting alongside the people, as we always have done, with the conviction that Bolivia deserves a different path: one of dignity, sovereignty, social justice, and the restoration of hope for everyone.”

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