Evo Morales supporters vow to intensify protests in Bolivia amid weakening demonstrations

Supporters of former Bolivian President Evo Morales are vowing to intensify protests demanding the resignation of current President Rodrigo Paz, despite signs that demonstrations are weakening in some cities. "We will not betray the struggle, the decision of our bases over the weekend is to continue the fight and we will reinforce the protests," said cocalero leader Vicente Choque. The Bolivian Road Administration reported fewer roadblocks than the previous week, and some routes have been cleared, allowing more food to reach La Paz. However, prices remain high, and critical fuel shortages continue, with drivers sleeping in lines at gas stations.

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We will not betray the struggle, the decision of our bases over the weekend is to continue the fight and we will reinforce the protests.

Morales, who governed from 2006 to 2019 and is currently facing charges of human trafficking, has vowed to continue the blockades from his stronghold in the Chapare region. "We will not lift the blockades until we win this battle... we will continue the fight because to abandon it would be to let the government continue selling Bolivia," Morales stated over the weekend. The government accuses the indigenous leader of inciting protests to destabilize the administration and secure impunity.

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We will not lift the blockades until we win this battle… we will continue the fight because to abandon it would be to let the government continue selling Bolivia.

The protests, which began on May 1st with salary demands from the Bolivian Workers' Center (COB), have seen a decline in participation. The Tupac Katari rural union plans to maintain blockades in the La Paz highlands, but its leader admitted to a "weakening and weariness in the protests." The COB itself has weakened, with many constituent unions retreating, including labor unions.

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a weakening and a tiredness in the protests