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Bolivia: Evo Morales To Run as Presidential Candidate With the Support of a New Party
Social organizations loyal to Morales reiterated that the former Bolivian president is eligible to run for office again. On Wednesday, social organizations loyal to former Bolivian President Evo Morales announced that the leftist leader will participate in the presidential elections in August, but not as a candidate for the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS). RELATED: Bolivian […]
January 30, 2025
Cuban Foreign Minister Condemns the Recent Attack on Venezuela Embassy in La Paz
The attack, which occurred this morning, has been described as a terrorist act undermining the integrity of Venezuelan diplomats. Related: Bolivian Government Condemns Attack on Venezuelan Embassy in La Paz The recent attack by gunfire against the residence of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in La Paz has generated strong condemnation from international authorities. The […]
January 27, 2025
Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal Announces 2025 General Elections Date
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Bolivia officially announced that the 2025 general elections will take place on August 17, 2025. Related:Bolivian Police Clash with Protesters Demanding Arce’s Resignation Amidst Growing Social Unrest Oscar Hassenteufel, president of the TSE, disclosed the decision during a recess in the Plenary Chamber meeting held in Santa Cruz. Initially, […]
January 24, 2025
Bolivian Police Clash with Protesters Demanding Arce’s Resignation Amidst Growing Social Unrest
Tensions escalated in La Paz on Monday as police clashed with a large group of protesters aligned with former President Evo Morales. The demonstration, dubbed the “March for Life,” began in the morning in Achica Arriba, before making its way through El Alto and eventually reaching the city center of La Paz, with the intent […]
January 14, 2025
President Arce Announces Bolivia’s Entry Into the BRICS
‘Integration into BRICS provides us with an opportunity to boost key sectors such as energy and technology,’ he said. On Wednesday, President Luis Arce announced Bolivia’s entry into BRICS as an “associate state” and stressed that this decision provides his country with prospects for economic development. RELATED: Thailand to Join BRICS as an Associate State […]
January 2, 2025
Bolivian Prosecutors To Request Preventive Detention for Evo Morales
‘There is a series of illegalities aimed at stigmatizing and discrediting the former president,” lawyer Cox said. On Monday, Bolivia’s Attorney General Roger Mariaca announced that he will seek six months of preventive detention for former President Evo Morales as part of an investigation into human trafficking allegations against him. RELATED: Bolivia: Results of Judicial […]
December 17, 2024
Bolivia: Results of Judicial Elections To Be Known in Midweek
There was a high voter turnout, unlike the two previous judicial elections in which blank or spoiled votes predominated. On Sunday, Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) announced that the final results of the judicial elections will be ready by midweek. RELATED: Bolivia: Polling Stations Close in High Court Judges Election “We are confident that the […]
December 16, 2024
Bolivia to Hold Judicial Elections on Sunday
The judicial elections will be fully conducted in only 4 out of 9 regions: La Paz, Oruro, Potosi, and Chuquisaca. On Sunday, 7.3 million Bolivians are eligible to directly elect new magistrates for the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), the Constitutional Tribunal (TCP), the Agro-Environmental Tribunal, and the Council of the Judiciary from among 94 […]
December 12, 2024
Luis Arce Could Not Present His Annual Report to the Nation in the Bolivian Parliament
Pro-Morales lawmakers carried out actions that prevented the start of the legislative session. On Friday, President Luis Arce was unable to deliver his fourth annual report in the Bolivian parliament because legislators allied with former President Evo Morales violently disrupted the legislative session. RELATED: Evo Morales Supporters Suspend Roadblocks to Hold Talks With Bolivian Government […]
November 8, 2024
Evo Morales Supporters Suspend Roadblocks to Hold Talks With Bolivian Government
The MAS leader went on hunger strike to pressure for the release of social activists detained during road protests. On Friday, former Bolivian President Evo Morales ended his hunger strike after his supporters announced a temporary suspension of road blockades to begin talks with President Luis Arce’s administration. RELATED: Bolivia: Education Congress Changes Date and […]