Country in turmoil: Former president on day 2 of hunger strike! Sends letter to UN Secretary-General

Former Bolivian President Morales continues his hunger strike on its second day.

According to national media, in a letter written to the UN Secretary-General on the second day of his hunger strike, Morales expressed his concerns regarding the situation in Bolivia.

Morales stated, "Through this letter, we expect UN Secretary-General Guterres to respond to our concerns regarding the critical situation our beloved Bolivia is in. We express our demand for an effective and sincere dialogue to put an end to the escalating violence and state repression."

The former Bolivian leader, Morales, stated that they are ready for a sincere dialogue with the government of President Luis Arce to end the unrest in the country and requested support from international organizations and friendly nations on the matter.

MORALES THANKED VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO

Recalling the armed attack against him on October 28, Morales said, "If President Maduro had not lent me two cars, the armed attack could have cost me my life. In a way, President Maduro saved my life. Venezuela has always supported Bolivia, whether it is led by leftists or rightists."

Emphasizing that his economic and political demands remain on the table, Morales announced that they would continue the hunger strike until the Arce government listens to them.

Meanwhile, as the road-blocking protests carried out by Morales supporters for 21 days continue, tensions have occasionally flared between police and demonstrators.

WHAT HAPPENED?

A warrant was issued for the arrest of Morales, who was accused by the prosecutor's office on October 11 of "rape, human trafficking, and smuggling," in order for him to provide testimony.

Protesters demonstrating against the arrest warrant issued for Morales blocked highways. The protesters, who demanded the resignation of President Arce, called for the arrest warrant to be lifted.

On October 28, Morales was subjected to an armed attack while traveling from the town of Villa Tunari to Lauca to visit a coca growers' radio station. Stating that he was under armed attack while in motion and that his vehicle was shot at least 14 times, Morales announced that his driver had been wounded.

Blaming Bolivian President Arce for the attack, Morales said, "Arce will be known as the worst president in history. Shooting at a former president is the final straw."

Following the incident, hundreds of police intervened against demonstrators after Morales supporters blocked roads in the center of the country.

On November 2, Arce announced that a large armed group had seized three barracks and taken soldiers hostage, describing this group as "armed sympathizers loyal to Morales."

ARMED GROUP ATTACKING BARRACKS IN BOLIVIA TAKES OVER 200 SOLDIERS HOSTAGE

The Bolivian military reported yesterday that a barracks near the city of Cochabamba had been seized by an armed group and that over 200 soldiers had been taken hostage.

The military called on the armed group to leave the barracks "immediately and peacefully," emphasizing that otherwise, their actions would be considered "treason against the country."

News Source: AA