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Evo Morales Returns, Defends Legacy Amid U.S. Tensions

2/20/2026

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Evo Morales, Bolivia's former socialist leader, reemerged in Chimoré after a seven-week absence, addressing supporters and endorsing candidates for regional elections.
He dismissed rumors of fleeing amid U.S. tensions, attributing his absence to chikungunya complications.
Morales criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s Monroe Doctrine revival, saying it aims to eliminate left-wing parties in Latin America.
His return highlights ongoing Bolivian political dynamics, particularly in the coca-growing region that supports him.

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Evo Morales, Bolivia's former socialist leader, reemerged in Chimoré after a seven-week absence, addressing supporters and endorsing candidates for regional elections.
He dismissed rumors of fleeing amid U.S. tensions, attributing his absence to chikungunya complications.
Morales criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s Monroe Doctrine revival, saying it aims to eliminate left-wing parties in Latin America.
His return highlights ongoing Bolivian political dynamics, particularly in the coca-growing region that supports him.