Bolivia in Turmoil as Morales Supporters Take Soldiers Hostage

Supporters of former President Evo Morales have seized military posts, escalating tensions amid ongoing political and economic unrest.

Over 200 soldiers were taken hostage by groups linked to Evo Morales in the Chapare region, as they seized three military posts.
The conflict stems from road blockades initiated by Morales' supporters to protest his legal troubles, which they claim are politically motivated.
President Luis Arce has condemned the takeover as treason and called for an end to the blockades, citing economic losses exceeding $1.7 billion.
Morales, who is barred from running in the 2025 elections, is accused of statutory rape, which he denies, calling the charges a political maneuver.
The situation has led to widespread shortages and heightened tensions between Morales and Arce, both vying for influence within Bolivia's ruling party.