Evo Morales Issues Ultimatum to Luis Arce

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to current President Luis Arce, demanding a cabinet reshuffle amid widespread protests led by Morales and his supporters, primarily Indigenous Bolivians. The march, named 'March to save Bolivia,' culminated in La Paz after a week-long trek and saw clashes with Arce supporters, resulting in 34 injuries. Morales accused the government of corruption and mismanagement and insisted on immediate action to resolve Bolivia's chronic fuel shortage. The tensions reflect a deep power struggle between Morales and Arce, with both vying for leadership of the ruling Movement Toward Socialism party ahead of the 2025 presidential elections. Arce, who has labeled Morales' actions as threatening to democracy, has rejected the ultimatum and called for respect for the Constitution. The ongoing unrest highlights the economic crises afflicting Bolivia, exacerbated by political instability and a depleted foreign-exchange reserve.