Evo Morales has been declared as the presidential candidate of the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS-IPSP) at their party congress today in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The congress has also voted to expel President Luis Arce.

The MAS has presented Morales after months of internal factional conflicts with current President Luis Arce, who will likely declare himself a rival candidate later this month. The resolution also states that Luis Arce has used state funds to divide Bolivia's social movements in order to isolate Evo Morales and stop his return to the presidency. Those allied with Luis Arce say that new leaders are needed going forward, and that is why they opposed Morales' candidacy.

The electoral authorities have recognized this congress as the official decision-making body of the MAS, therefore, Evo is now their official candidate. If Luis Arce runs, it must be with a new political party. The party and government have now formally split.

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