Evo Morales Survives Assassination Attempt; 14 Shots Fired at Vehicle, Driver Injured

Oct 27, 2024, 01:44 PM

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales survived an assassination attempt on October 27, 2024, when his vehicle was fired upon in Shinahota, located in the Tropico of Cochabamba region. Unidentified attackers fired 14 shots at his armored car, injuring his driver who sustained a head wound. Morales was en route to conduct his regular weekend radio program when the attack occurred. Video footage released by Morales shows multiple bullet holes in the vehicle's windshield. The attacker remains at large. Morales' supporters have formed a human protective ring around the union office where he is currently staying, and the area is sealed off with no state presence. The incident has intensified political tensions between Morales' faction and President Luis Arce's government, exacerbating the power struggle within the ruling Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) party. Morales has accused President Arce's government of orchestrating the assassination attempt, while the Bolivian government denies involvement, stating there is no arrest warrant for Morales and promising to investigate the incident.