The 'Evista' March Passes Vila Vila Amid Clashes

 Pro- and anti-Evo Morales factions clashed on the La Paz-Oruro highway, in the Vila Vila region. Despite this, the marchers managed to break through the resistance organized at the site.

In Vila Vila, groups who identified themselves as "self-convened" gathered, but the "Evistas" claimed that they were shock groups from the "Arcista" faction attempting to block the march, which had set out from Caracollo.

During the confrontation between the two sides, there were stone-throwing, fireworks detonations, and allegedly dynamite.

There were also fistfights. It was observed that the "Evistas" managed to capture some members of the opposing side and assaulted them. Injuries have been reported.

The Arcistas accused the Evistas of attempting to carry out a coup.

The march with Morales managed to get through that point amidst the tension. "They wanted to shoot him, but they couldn’t kill him; we passed," stated a leader close to the former president.

The march continues on its way toward the seat of government, where it is expected to arrive next week.

Assaults

From the Facebook account of "Evista" senator Luis Adolfo Flores, an attack on his convoy, which also included his colleague Guido Varela, was reported.

"The attackers intercepted the vehicle, forcefully broke the windows, and opened the doors; upon realizing who the occupants were, they violently attacked them," the account stated.