Former Bolivian President Evo Morales suffered a severe fall this Wednesday while descending the stairs at the Hotel Casa Blanca in the department of Santa Cruz, following a press conference held on the hotel's second floor.
After concluding his remarks on President Luis Arce's speech for the August 6th celebrations, Morales was heading to the hotel's ground floor when he missed two steps, resulting in a tumble down the staircase and a hard impact to his face and shoulder. "I hit myself badly!" exclaimed Morales as he lay on the ground, visibly shaken by the fall.
Photos captured by local journalist Juan Carlos Torrejón and published in the newspaper El Deber show the moment of the accident and the immediate assistance provided by Morales' team.
Former Minister of Government, Carlos Romero, who was still in the conference room, quickly requested a taxi to transport the former president to a nearby clinic.
Morales' medical team was contacted and reported that, despite the scare, he is in stable condition and his injuries are not serious. Close sources indicated that Morales is recovering, with injuries limited to bruises and pain in his face and shoulder.
In September of last year, Evo Morales announced his intention to run for the presidency again in the 2025 elections. However, in December, the Plurinational Constitutional Court of Bolivia disqualified his candidacy and annulled indefinite re-election, stating that the president can only serve for two continuous or discontinuous terms.
FAQs About Evo Morales' Fall and Political Future
Here are some common questions and answers regarding Evo Morales' recent fall and his future political ambitions.
How did Evo Morales' fall happen?
Evo Morales fell while descending the stairs at Hotel Casa Blanca in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, after a press conference. He missed two steps and tumbled down, injuring his face and shoulder.
What is the current condition of Evo Morales?
Morales is in stable condition with no serious injuries. He sustained bruises and pain in his face and shoulder but is recovering well.
What impact does this incident have on Evo Morales' political career?
The fall is unlikely to have a significant impact on Morales' political career. However, his candidacy for the 2025 elections was already disqualified by the Plurinational Constitutional Court of Bolivia in December.