Bolivia Issues Arrest Warrant for Evo Morales After Court Absence

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•The arrest warrant was issued on May 12, 2026, after Morales did not attend a scheduled court hearing.
•This is not the first warrant; a previous arrest warrant was reissued on May 11, 2026.
•Evo Morales served as Bolivia's president from 2006 to 2019 and remains influential in the country's political scene.

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▸If Evo Morales complies with the court and appears for legal proceedings it could reduce political tensions and allow the judicial process to proceed, potentially stabilizing Bolivia's political environment.

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👤Evo Morales(Former President of Bolivia)

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MEAl Jazeera - AllBolivia issues warrant for Evo Morales’s arrest after court no-show METRT WorldTensions rise in Bolivia after court reissues arrest warrant for ex-leader Morales

Bolivia has issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales following his failure to appear in court. The warrant escalates tensions in the country, potentially affecting political stability and public order. Morales, a key figure in Bolivian politics, faces legal challenges that could influence the nation's governance and social climate.