Evo Morales Supporters Seize Military Barracks in Bolivia

In Bolivia, tensions escalated as supporters of former President Evo Morales occupied military barracks in Villa Tunari, detaining at least 20 soldiers amid ongoing protests against judicial proceedings against him. President Luis Arce condemned the takeover as treasonous and criminal, asserting that such actions are a grave violation of the Constitution. The Bolivian Armed Forces described the assailants as 'irregular armed groups' and warned of severe consequences for those taking up arms against the state. The unrest follows nearly three weeks of road blockades by Morales' supporters, who demand electoral guarantees for the ex-president, despite a court ruling banning his candidacy. Morales, who claims to have survived an assassination attempt, announced plans for a hunger strike and urged supporters to reconsider their roadblock strategy. The situation remains volatile as police and military forces attempt to clear the blockades while facing resistance from Morales' loyalists.