Evo Morales reappears nearly 7 weeks after he vanished from the Bolivian public’s view - AP News
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February 20, 2026
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Evo Morales, the former president of Bolivia, has reappeared nearly seven weeks after he mysteriously vanished from public view. His reappearance occurred in a remote village in the Bolivian Amazon, where he addressed rumors about his safety and whereabouts. Morales, who stepped down as president in 2019 amid political turmoil, made a brief statement claiming he had been subjected to political persecution and criticizing the current government. His sudden disappearance in November 2019, following protests against his policies, sparked widespread speculation about his intentions and well-being.
The reappearance of Morales, a key figure in Bolivian politics, comes amid heightened tensions between his supporters and opponents. Morales, a leader of the indigenous movement and a polarizing figure, has remained a
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Originally published on AP News on 2/20/2026