To commemorate the official start of Evo Morales’ third term as president, I thought I’d share a few images that demonstrate the cult that has grown around him as a political and cultural figure.
In Bolivia:
One of many murals in the city of El Alto and in La Paz depicting the Bolivian president. He won his third term in October with over 60% of the vote.Evopolio – Bolivia’s own version of Monopoly, complete with drug traffickers and bandits. Photo credit: Página Siete – click the image to read more about the game.
In Russia:
An Evo Morales matrushka doll alongside Putin dolls, at a Russian souvenir store. There were also Chávez and Obama ones, in case you were curious!
In Chile:
Evo alongside el Chavo del 8 in a larger work that was part of an exhibition in Valparaiso about the four female presidents of Latin America (exactly what the connection is – well, your guess is as good as mine).
