Statements from the Vice Minister of Internal Affairs, Jhonny Aguilera, mark a turning point in the government’s narrative about Evo Morales. By publicly acknowledging the presence of «infiltrators willing to cause deaths» among the groups protecting the former president, the government reveals its operational impotence in a region where the former coca grower leader still holds direct influence.
The arrest warrant against Morales, who has been charged with the aggravated crime of human trafficking, is effectively frozen. Aguilera stated that “the risk to life affects not only police officers but also the mobilized civilian population” defending Morales. This situation places the State at a crossroads: intervene and potentially trigger a bloody conflict, or step back and accept a precedent that erodes the principle of equality before the law.
Morales, who governed Bolivia for nearly 14 years, has denied all allegations. However, the case—which involves an alleged relationship with a minor in 2015—has escalated from a judicial matter to a political and now strategic one: how can the law be enforced in a territory where State authority is partial, if not absent?
The underlying message is as disturbing as it is clear: the government fears an outbreak if it dares to touch Morales. And meanwhile, time passes and justice is delayed. History will judge whether this was a prudent move to avoid bloodshed or the confirmation that there are areas in Bolivia where State power fades.
Central Editorial Team and Agencies
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