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Evo Morales disappears from public view for nearly a month
Summary
Bolivia's former president Evo Morales has not appeared publicly for nearly a month; police say he has not left Bolivia and his allies say he is recovering from dengue.
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Bolivia's former president Evo Morales has not appeared publicly for nearly a month. He missed a customary welcome ceremony, his weekly radio broadcast and scheduled meetings with coca growers in the Chapare region. Police officials have reported he has not left Bolivia through official channels. Morales' allies say he is recovering from dengue, and he faces an outstanding arrest warrant on human trafficking charges which he calls politically motivated.
Known details:
- Morales has not been seen in public since early January and skipped several scheduled appearances.
- Police Commander Mirko Sokol said the former president "has not left Bolivia" through official channels.
- Associates and supporters have reported Morales is recovering from dengue.
- Morales has an outstanding arrest warrant on human trafficking charges and denies the allegations.
Summary:
His absence has prompted questions and reactions across Bolivia, with supporters offering limited explanations and opponents demanding clarification. Undetermined at this time.
