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Bolivian Minister of Government admits police confrontation with Evo Morales' car yesterday, attempts to blame ex-president for evading a checkpoint, allegedly injuring a police officer, prior to the 18 shots fired on Morales' vehicle. opinion.com.bo/articulo/pais/castillo-afirma-que-evo-huyo-operativo-trato-matar-policia-desafia-pesquisa/20241028121544958850.html
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Del Castillo's narrative directly contradicts some other official statements casting doubt on the existence of the shooting. Also reaffirms that police were the central actors. x.com/CarwilBJ/status/1850907815629730254
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Del Castillo's speech also alleges that Evo Morales' vehicle fired upon a police checkpoint prior to passing it, ran over the leg of an officer, fired further shots at a police vehicle in pursuit. facebook.com/MindeGobierno/videos/1246344963308859/
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Morales has responded, calling Del Castillo a false and distracting narrative. opinion.com.bo/articulo/pais/evo-arremete-castillo-acusa-querer-desviar-atencion-pide-destitucion/20241028115229958845.html
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Likewise the Minister of Defense has confirmed evacuation of police by helicopter while disavowing knowledge of their activities. x.com/noticiasfides/status/1850979033778975082?t=HFFHIHptRqfqmBBz1JDR6g&s=19
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Further statement from Morales denies his vehicle had any firearms. erbol.com.bo/nacional/evo-refuta-versi%C3%B3n-del-gobierno-%E2%80%98ninguno-de-nosotros-llevaba-ning%C3%BAn-tipo-de-armamento%E2%80%99