Bolivian politics Bolivia ex-leader Áñez stands trial for Bolivia coup 10-02-2022 11:19 Jeanine Áñez stands trial Thursday, accused of orchestrating the ouster of her predecessor as Bolivia's leader, Evo Morales.
Biden's democracy summit Before Biden, president denounces OAS support for Bolivia 'coup' 10-12-2021 15:58 Argentina’s president delivers a speech focused on Latin America to Joe Biden’s summit on democracy, during which he criticises 2019 "coup" in Bolivia "endorsed by a large part of the international community and the OAS."
HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights group presses Bolivia on jailed ex-leader's health 02-09-2021 09:12 The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) presses Bolivian authorities for information on the health of jailed ex-president Jeanine Áñez, who reportedly attempted suicide last month.
BOLIVIAN POLITICAL UNREST Bolivia ex-leader Áñez tried to 'take her own life' in prison, says lawyer 22-08-2021 08:44 Bolivia's former interim president, right-wing leader Jeanine Áñez, tried to "self-injure" herself in the prison where she is being held and has "scratches" on her arm, but her health is stable.
HUMAN RIGHTS IACHR experts: Bolivian security forces committed 'massacres' in 2019 18-08-2021 09:42 An independent group appointed by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights accuses Bolivia's security forces of carrying out "massacres" and "summary executions" during 2019 social unrest around disputed elections.
ALLEGATION Bolivia: Argentina sent tear gas, ammunition to Áñez administration in 2019 09-07-2021 22:15 President Alberto Fernández apologises to the Bolivian government amid claims that tear gas and live ammunition were shipped then used to repress protests.
ex-interim president Bolivia's Áñez authorised for transfer from prison to hospital 20-03-2021 09:18 Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Áñez will be allowed to transfer from prison to a hospital following poor health, a panel of judges said Friday, less than a week after her arrest on charges linked to the ousting of her predecessor Evo Morales.
LATIN AMERICA Bolivia ex-interim president Áñez arrested in 'coup' probe 14-03-2021 07:53 Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Áñez was arrested Saturday on terrorism and sedition charges over what the government claims was a coup attempt against her predecessor and political rival Evo Morales.
Election fallout Bolivia parliament recommends charges against ex-interim president Áñez 30-10-2020 14:17 Bolivia's outgoing parliament on Thursday approved a motion recommending that ex-interim president Jeanine Áñez and her ministers face justice for responsibility over last year's unrest which left around 30 people dead.
Ex-Bolivia president Evo Morales says his return to Bolivia doesn't depend on him 26-10-2020 17:25 Former Bolivia president admitted on Monday that his return to his homeland is out of his hands, as a judge lifted a preventative detention order against him over alleged "terrorism."
Bolivian election Luis Arce, key Morales ally, claims victory in Bolivia's election redo 19-10-2020 09:50 Evo Morales’ party claimed victory in Bolivia’s presidential election as official results trickled in from Sunday’s high-stakes redo of last year’s annulled ballot.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION Bolivia's outgoing president calls for patience amid slow vote count 18-10-2020 22:21 Bolivia's interim President Jeanine Áñez called for "patience" and urged citizens to avoid violence as they wait for the results from Sunday's general election.
Bolivia election Bolivians fear 'upheaval' on nation's 'historic' election day 18-10-2020 08:08 Polls open at 8am this morning for an election that will not feature former president Evo Morales for the first time in 20 years.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION Economic headache awaits victor in Bolivian election 14-10-2020 23:27 Bolivians go to the polls to elect a new president on Sunday, in the midst of the country's biggest economic crisis for 40 years.
Bolivian election He's not running, but Evo Morales looms large in Bolivia vote 27-09-2020 09:30 Bolivia is divided, mainly along ethnic, regional and socioeconomic lines, between those who applaud the former president as a voice for the historically poor and disenfranchised, and those who say he became increasingly corrupt and authoritarian during 14 years in power
UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Bolivia's leader criticises Argentina at UN for harbouring Evo Morales 23-09-2020 18:18 Bolivia's interim leader criticises Argentina for its "harbouring" of the country's former president Evo Morales, who she accuses of conspiring to foment unrest in her country.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION Evo Morales' candidate rides high in polls ahead of Bolivia vote 16-09-2020 23:39 Former economy minister Luis Arce polling at 29.2% ahead of October election, well ahead of his nearest rival, former president Carlos Mesa, who polled at 19% in most recent poll.
BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS Human Rights Watch: Bolivia case against Morales is politically motivated 12-09-2020 08:43 Terrorism charges against former Bolivian President Evo Morales appear to be politically motivated and are part of a wider campaign by Bolivia’s interim government to use the justice system against political opponents, says Human Rights Watch.
BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS Bolivia judge confirms Evo Morales cannot run for Senate seat 08-09-2020 09:13 Judge rules that former president is not eligible to run for a Senate seat in October's elections, given his current residence in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Bolivia contacts ICC over ex-president Evo Morales alleged crimes 06-09-2020 16:05 Bolivia's government contacts International Criminal Court to denounce former president Evo Morales for "crimes against humanity" relating to last month's mass roadblock movement in troubled nation.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION Evo Morales supporters rally against Bolivia election delay 29-07-2020 09:21 Supporters of ousted former leader demonstrate and call general strike as part of a protest against decision to further delay national elections due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bolivian elections Bolivia postpones general election until October 24-07-2020 13:31 Authorities push back election to October 18. Vote was originally supposed to take place in May, but has since been postponed twice due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION Pandemic and power struggle hobble Bolivia ahead of vote 17-07-2020 01:56 Bolivia is grappling with two crises: the pandemic and bitter political discord ahead of elections scheduled for September, nearly a year after the chaotic ouster of the former president, Evo Morales.
Global pandemic Bolivian leader Áñez, Venezuela's Cabello test positive for Covid-19 09-07-2020 22:41 Bolivia's interim president Jeanine Áñez announced Thursday that she has tested positive for coronavirus. Venezuela's Constitutional Assembly President Diosdado Cabello, widely considered the second-most powerful person in the country, also contracts virus.
BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS Bolivia president signs off on September elections despite virus fears 22-06-2020 14:43 Bolivia's interim leader Jeanine Áñez has faced criticism over her reluctance to hold a vote during the Covid-19 pandemic. Election was originally scheduled for May 3.
BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS Pandemic-delayed Bolivian election set for September 6 02-06-2020 18:54 The election – called after the annulment of a controversial poll in October – was originally due to take place on May 3 but was postponed indefinitely in March with Bolivia in virus lockdown.