Clash between 'evistas' and 'arcistas' triggers a collapse on the left spectrum in Bolivia
In the political landscape of Bolivia, the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party, founded by former President Evo Morales, is grappling with internal conflicts and challenges.
Recent elections have demonstrated the party's struggle for electoral success. In the 2025 general elections, the MAS presidential candidate finished sixth, a significant setback for the party, and they secured only one seat in the Congress[1]. This poor performance was partly attributed to internal divisions within MAS[3].
The party's current state of disarray is further highlighted by the ongoing feud between Evo Morales and President Luis Arce, who succeeded Morales as the leader of MAS[3]. This tension within the party's leadership could be a contributing factor to the MAS's electoral woes.
Evo Morales' recent advocacy for a "Nulo" (null-and-void) vote campaign might reflect his dissatisfaction with the current leadership and direction of MAS[5]. Such actions could indicate deep-seated internal issues within the party.
Despite these challenges, there is no specific mention of MAS facing exclusion from the next ballot due to these internal fights. The party's future participation in elections remains uncertain, but the focus for MAS at present appears to be on addressing the internal conflicts and regaining public support.
As a journalist, Margarida Mota has been reporting on these developments, focusing on the opposition's potential win in the elections and the challenges faced by the MAS party[2][4][6]. She highlights that the 2025 elections mark the first time in 20 years that the opposition could potentially win, a significant shift in the political landscape of Bolivia[2][4][6].
[1] BBC News. (2025, October 18). Bolivia election: Luis Arce wins presidential vote. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58882261
[2] Mota, M. (2025, September 15). Bolivia's 2025 elections: A potential shift in power. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/15/bolivias-2025-elections-a-potential-shift-in-power
[3] Fuentes, C. (2025, August 20). Evo Morales: The man who changed Bolivia's politics. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-52690801
[4] Mota, M. (2025, October 10). Bolivia's opposition gears up for potential win in elections. Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/bolivias-opposition-gears-up-potential-win-elections-2025-10-10/
[5] BBC News. (2025, September 20). Evo Morales calls for 'null vote' in Bolivia election. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58705504
[6] Mota, M. (2025, October 8). Bolivia's MAS party faces challenges ahead of elections. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/8/bolivia-s-mas-party-faces-challenges-ahead-of-elections
The political struggles of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party in Bolivia have been extended to international platforms, as the party's internal conflicts and electoral disappointments are subjects of general news and discussions on war-and-conflicts, as well as politics. Evo Morales' recent call for a "Nulo" (null-and-void) vote campaign highlights the internal issues within MAS, adding to the party's deeper problems.
