Bolivia clash: Rival factions of governing party come to blows

Followers of President Luis Arce and former president Evo Morales faced off in La Paz.

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Footage showed party faithful throwing stones, wielding sticks and kicking and punching each other.

The Movement Toward Socialism (Mas) is deeply split, with some backing the current president, Luis Arce, and others rallying to former president Evo Morales.

Their rivalry has become more fierce as the general election scheduled for August 2025 approaches.

The Movement Towards Socialism has been a formidable force in Bolivian politics.

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