Guarayos split: rival assemblies claim leadership in Bolivia

Two parallel Guarayos native assemblies in Bolivia's Santa Cruz department have emerged, each claiming legitimacy: one recognizes Cirila Tapendaba as president, the other, based in Urubichá, named Roberto Urañavi as leader. The split signals internal political fragmentation within the indigenous group, with only one faction's version available, leaving the dispute's scope and implications unclear. This matters as it could affect local governance and indigenous representation in regional politics.