Bolivia: Before the crisis, Archbishop calls to vote to influence the country’s course

The Archbishop of Santa Cruz (Bolivia) urged the Catholic community to exercise its right to vote in the general elections of this year, because that may be the way to “influence the course of the country” that is going through a strong crisis.

In a context of foreign currency shortages, shortage of fuel and economic crisis in general, the political scenario in Bolivia accumulates tensions for the confrontation between the followers of Evo Morales – who seeks to be a candidate for president this 2025 despite being disabled for it; And those who support President Luis Arce, accusing their opponents of seeking their resignation.

In the main cities of Bolivia there are blockages of streets and roads, an action that from the ruling attribute to the supporters of Evo Morales, who would seek to destabilize the country to obtain the resignation of the first president, since that would be the way of the former president to become a candidate again.

“The only objective they have (asking) that I resign is for a presidential succession to be given between quotes and he can be enabled again as a candidate,” said President Arce, as stated in Infobae.

Within that framework, the Archbishop of Santa Cruz, Mons. René Cesarí, dedicated his Pentecost Sunday Homily To make an order to society: to put aside indifference and exercise its right to vote in the next elections.

That, said the prelate, is the way to influence the country’s course before the economic crisis that is lived there.

Concerned about the disinterest of some sectors, the archbishop said: “We do not stay thinking like some, blaming another and they do nothing, they do not care about the reality we live, because the guilty are others: ‘It is not me, I do not touch me.’ We do not stay like those, but each one looks at each other,” he advised.

“Outside we have to express that, starting, maybe, from the family. Let us be that foquito of certainty in the midst of the family, let’s not get carried away by all this discomfort, all the sadness we see,” he asked. “May the spirit accompany us, that he is the one who enlightens us, that we can find better paths.”

The archbishop also warned about the indifference of those who, for different reasons, did not participate in previous electoral processes and today are disabled to vote. They reminded them that they can still register until June 17, and encouraged them to take advantage of this opportunity.

“Do not stay with crossed arms. If today you have the possibility to enable, do it. For you, for your families, for the sake of our country. They are not indifferent,” he urged.

Mons. He encouraged Bolivians to assume an active role in the midst of the crisis: “Perhaps in your vote is the solution. Be part of this process of looking for better days for Bolivia. Do not stay out of the problems we live”

Finally, he trusted the future of the country to God: “May the Lord accompany us, to enlighten us, and that the Holy Spirit gives us strength to move forward in the midst of so many challenges.”