Evo Morales remains in Bolivia's Cochabamba tropics region under active arrest warrants tied to sexual abuse and trafficking charges, after missing court appearances in May 2026. His supporters have fueled weeks of roadblocks and clashes with security forces protesting the Rodrigo Paz administration's economic policies, while Morales publicly endorses the unrest from within the country. Recent public reappearances and statements signal his intent to stay and influence opposition efforts ahead of any potential legal or political escalation. These developments, including ongoing protests and institutional pressure, shape trader assessments of whether charges or instability could prompt another departure, as occurred in 2019.