Evo Morales’ Political Maneuvering Reveals Deep Divisions and Risks for Bolivia’s Sovereignty

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has once again stirred the political pot by initiating the registration of militants to establish his new party, Evo Pueblo, aiming for participation in next year's subnational elections. While this move may seem like routine politics on the surface, it signals deeper instability within Bolivia’s ruling establishment—an instability that carries implications far beyond its borders. Why Does Bolivia’s Fragmentation Matter to America? At a time when Latin American nations are vulnerable to foreign influence and left-wing populism reminiscent of decades past, the splintering of Bolivia's dominant Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) under Morales’ shadow sends a...