Javier Zabaleta

Javier Zabaleta is a Bolivian politician and former Minister of Defense, known for his close association with the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party and its leader, Evo Morales. He was in the news for his involvement in the recent protests against the decision of the Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) that barred candidates from the Partido de Acción Nacional Boliviano (PAN-Bol) from participating in the upcoming elections, which includes efforts to support Morales' candidacy.