Bolivian candidate Reyes Villa threatens to jail ex-president Evo Morales if elected
Presidential hopeful Manfred Reyes Villa has ignited political tensions after issuing a blunt threat to jail former president Evo Morales during a charged campaign rally, accusing him of predatory behaviour and vowing to protect Bolivian girls from abuse.
Before a cheering crowd waving flags and dancing to live performances, Reyes Villa declared that under his leadership, Morales, who has faced repeated allegations over inappropriate conduct with minors, which he denies, would face prison. “No Evo Morales is going to come here looking for girls. You’re going to jail, you f***g a**hole. Forget about threatening the people of Bolivia,” Reyes Villa said.
The comments came amid a broader speech in which the candidate painted himself as a defender of national dignity, promising to end road blockades, stop political intimidation, and safeguard Bolivia’s sovereignty. “I will not allow any abuse of our girls,” he told the rally, Viory reports.
Reyes Villa also outlined an economic plan to leverage Bolivia’s mineral wealth, particularly its lithium reserves, to generate $10 billion in revenue without turning to the International Monetary Fund, which he accused of undermining national sovereignty in other countries.
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