US EditionBolivia leftist Rodriguez back in presidential race; Morales kept out
- Bolivia’s Senate leader Andronico Rodriguez received constitutional court approval to run for president in elections later this year.
- The court confirmed Rodriguez's eligibility while upholding former President Evo Morales' ban due to his prior three terms, sparking discontent from Morales.
- Rodriguez leads the leftist 'Third System' party, which faced registration challenges amid a tense political climate and economic struggles.
- Despite being constitutionally prohibited and confined in a rural compound protected by his supporters, Morales asserted his intention to come back and lead the country once more.
- The ruling clears a path for Rodriguez as a leading left candidate amid protests and political infighting, while the court urges peaceful elections.
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Evo excluded, Andrónico becomes main left-wing presidential candidate in Bolivia
Senate Speaker Andrónico Rodríguez of Alianza Popular seems to have become the main leftwing contender for this year's Aug. 17 presidential elections in Bolivia after electoral authorities confirmed Friday the registration of the various candidates, former President Evo Morales not being one of them.
Bolivia’s Constitutional Court Confirms Andrónico Rodríguez’s Candidacy as Authorities Address Electoral Protests
The Plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP) of Bolivia has authorized Andrónico Rodríguez’s candidacy while revoking Evo Morales’ party status, intensifying political tensions as the government files criminal charges against Morales for alleged electoral crimes and terrorism. In a decisive move for Bolivia’s upcoming elections, the Plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP) has ordered the registration of candidates from the Third System Movement…
Bolivia reinstates a leftist challenger but keeps former leader Morales off the ballot
Bolivia's electoral tribunal has included leftist Senate leader Andrónico Rodríguez on the list of presidential candidates approved for the ballot but excluded the powerful former socialist leader Evo Morales — the other major thorn in the president's side.
Bolivia leftist Rodriguez back in presidential race; Morales kept out
Bolivian Senate leader Andronico Rodriguez is eligible to run in the nation's presidential elections later this year, a constitutional court confirmed on Thursday, while former President Evo Morales remains out of the running.
Bolivia’s Constitutional Court Confirms Andrónico Rodríguez’s Candidacy as Authorities Address Electoral Protests - teleSUR English
The Plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP) of Bolivia has authorized Andrónico Rodríguez’s candidacy while revoking Evo Morales’ party status, intensifying political tensions as the government files criminal charges against Morales for alleged electoral crimes and terrorism. Related: Bolivians Supporting Evo Morales Block Roads and Streets In a decisive move for Bolivia’s upcoming elections, the Plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP) has ord…
Meanwhile, the Senate leader, Andronico Rodríguez, who has the backing of Luis Arce, will be one of the candidates in the elections.
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