News of anez

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.

'Boliviagate'

Mauricio Macri faces probe over alleged ammunition shipment to Bolivia

17-07-2021 00:13 Prosecutor Claudio Navas Rial opens investigation, following government complaint against a number of former Mauricio Macri administration officials.

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.

LATIN AMERICA

Bolivia ex-president Áñez says facing arrest in 'coup' probe

13-03-2021 08:41 Former interim president says she and several ministers face arrest on terrorism and sedition charges.

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

Covid-19 hits close to home for Latin America’s political elite

11-07-2020 08:46 Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, Bolivian interim leader Jeanine Áñez and Venezuela’s effective number two, Diosdado Cabello all test positive for coronavirus within days of each other.

EDITORIAL

Apocalypse now

11-07-2020 08:27 Quarantine saves thousands of lives but lockdown spells meltdown – both these truths are irrefutable and yet completely in conflict despite the efforts to present this as a false dilemma.

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.

Pandemic in Latin-America

Bolivia begins total quarantine, postpones presidential election

23-03-2020 18:27 Bolivian interim leader Jeanine Áñez announced a complete quarantine to come into effect from Sunday in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Evo in Argentina

Bolivia send UNHCR note on activity of Evo Morales to Argentina

08-03-2020 08:00 Bolivia will send a note from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees discussing refugees acting against their country of origin to Argentina, in regards to the actions of ex-president Evo Morales.

Democracy in Crisis

New research disputes claims of Bolivia election fraud

02-03-2020 15:24 MIT Election Data and Science Lab found no statistical evidence corroborating reports by the Organisation of American States (OAS) of election fraud in Bolivia's May elections.

Morales in Exile

Bolivia's electoral tribunal denies barring Morales

19-02-2020 14:50 The MAS leader has been exiled in Argentina since December, where he has been planning his return to political life.

Bolivia Elections

Bolivia election campaign underway with Morales in exile

04-02-2020 12:34 Campaigning season has begun again in Bolivia. A cast of former presidents, including exiled Evo Morales, are gunning for power.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivia's interim leader Áñez confirms candidacy in election

27-01-2020 12:13 Right-wing politician who took over for Evo Morales will likely face MAS candidate Luis Arce Catacora, who served as ex-economy minister under the exiled former leader.

SPECIAL FEATURE

The Bible or Pachamama: Religious debate ignites passions in Bolivia

24-01-2020 16:59 Ancestral indigenous practices became more visible during the presidency of Evo Morales, who recognised the Andean earth deity Pachamama. But Jeanine Añez wants to make the Bible front and centre in public life.

Erasing Evo

Erasing Evo: Bolivian bid to remove his image draws backlash

22-01-2020 09:15 Across Bolivia, the government of interim President Jeanine Áñez is taking down statues, painting over murals, changing the names of football fields and stadiums, and trying to erase the legacy of the former leader.

BOLIVIA

Bolivian calls on Argentina to condemn Morales' militia comments

16-01-2020 12:19 Interim government in La Paz demands Argentina disavow Morales' comments on the creation of "armed militias" in Bolivia. Former president later "retracts" idea.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivia military 'outraged' over exiled Morales militia claim

14-01-2020 17:43 Interim leader Jeannine Añez fires back at Evo Morales, exiled in Buenos Aires, claiming that he never sought 'peace and reconciliation.'

BLOOMBERG

Bolivia readies election re-run in bid to end political crisis

08-01-2020 09:13 Parties have less than a month to register candidates for an election re-run designed to resolve the political crisis the country finds itself since voting irregularities brought an end to Evo Morales’ 14-year government.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Trump sending aid mission to Bolivia ahead of election

08-01-2020 09:06 US government considering possible resumption of foreign aid to the Andean nation following the ouster of leftist leader Evo Morales.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivia to hold presidential vote May 3

03-01-2020 21:01 Bolivians will choose a new president on May 3, more than six months after a disputed election sparked a social revolt and the resignation of Evo Morales.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION CRISIS

Evo Morales: MAS will choose candidate for next Bolivian election on January 19

31-12-2019 15:36 Former Bolivia president says that the presidential candidate for his Movement for Socialism (MAS) party in next year's elections will be named January 19.

DIPLOMATIC SPAT

Bolivia's interim government expels Mexico ambassador, two Spanish diplomats

30-12-2019 14:29 Bolivia to expel Mexico's ambassador and two Spanish diplomats, escalating a dispute over an alleged attempt to extract an ex-government aide.

DIPLOMATIC SPAT

Mexico vows to take Bolivia to court over Embassy spat

26-12-2019 15:19 Government to take Bolivia to the International Court of Justice over what it calls harassment of its diplomatic mission in La Paz.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Evo Morales summons party leaders for talks on Argentine-Bolivia border event

23-12-2019 00:06 Exiled former Bolivian president says his Movement for Socialism (MAS) party will hold event on border with Bolivia – most likely in Salta Province – to decide candidates for next election.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivia moves toward replacing ousted leader Evo Morales

19-12-2019 12:36 Legislature approves new tribunal to oversee vote after talks between opposition and Morales' Movement Toward Socialism party, but date for election still not set.

Evo Morales Arrest

Bolivian prosecutors order arrest of ex-president Evo Morales

18-12-2019 15:59 He's been granted asylum in Buenos Aires, where Bolivian authorities worry he'll set up a political base camp to sway the next presidential election

EX-BOLIVIA PRESIDENT

Exiled Morales convinced his party will win Bolivia election

17-12-2019 23:59 Bolivia's interim government, led by right-wing leader President Jeanine Añez, has yet to set a date for new elections but has barred Morales from standing.

Bolivia Election Crisis

With eye on Bolivia vote, Evo Morales sets up Argentina base

17-12-2019 16:47 Bolivian said Tuesday in Buenos Aires that he would campaign for the presidential candidate of his party in elections expected within the next several months, though a date has not been set.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Bolivia arms 'anti-terror' group to 'dismantle' foreign groups 'threatening' country

04-12-2019 11:21 The new interim government of right-wing president Jeanine Añez has denounced foreign influence in the country since taking power, naming Colombians, Argentines, Peruvians, Cubans and Venezuelans at different times.

News of anez

Human rights group presses Bolivia on jailed ex-leader's health

Bolivia ex-leader Áñez tried to 'take her own life' in prison, says lawyer

IACHR experts: Bolivian security forces committed 'massacres' in 2019

Mauricio Macri faces probe over alleged ammunition shipment to Bolivia

Bolivia: Argentina sent tear gas, ammunition to Áñez administration in 2019

Bolivia's Áñez authorised for transfer from prison to hospital

Bolivia ex-interim president Áñez arrested in 'coup' probe

Bolivia ex-president Áñez says facing arrest in 'coup' probe

Bolivia parliament recommends charges against ex-interim president Áñez

Evo Morales says his return to Bolivia doesn't depend on him

Luis Arce, key Morales ally, claims victory in Bolivia's election redo

Bolivia's outgoing president calls for patience amid slow vote count

Bolivians fear 'upheaval' on nation's 'historic' election day

Economic headache awaits victor in Bolivian election

He's not running, but Evo Morales looms large in Bolivia vote

Bolivia's leader criticises Argentina at UN for harbouring Evo Morales

Evo Morales' candidate rides high in polls ahead of Bolivia vote

Human Rights Watch: Bolivia case against Morales is politically motivated

Bolivia judge confirms Evo Morales cannot run for Senate seat

Bolivia contacts ICC over ex-president Evo Morales alleged crimes

Evo Morales supporters rally against Bolivia election delay

Bolivia postpones general election until October

Pandemic and power struggle hobble Bolivia ahead of vote

Covid-19 hits close to home for Latin America’s political elite

Apocalypse now

Bolivian leader Áñez, Venezuela's Cabello test positive for Covid-19

Bolivia president signs off on September elections despite virus fears

Pandemic-delayed Bolivian election set for September 6

Bolivia begins total quarantine, postpones presidential election

Bolivia send UNHCR note on activity of Evo Morales to Argentina

New research disputes claims of Bolivia election fraud

Bolivia's electoral tribunal denies barring Morales

Bolivia election campaign underway with Morales in exile

Bolivia's interim leader Áñez confirms candidacy in election

The Bible or Pachamama: Religious debate ignites passions in Bolivia

Erasing Evo: Bolivian bid to remove his image draws backlash

Bolivian calls on Argentina to condemn Morales' militia comments

Bolivia military 'outraged' over exiled Morales militia claim

Bolivia readies election re-run in bid to end political crisis

Trump sending aid mission to Bolivia ahead of election

Bolivia to hold presidential vote May 3

Evo Morales: MAS will choose candidate for next Bolivian election on January 19

Bolivia's interim government expels Mexico ambassador, two Spanish diplomats

Mexico vows to take Bolivia to court over Embassy spat

Evo Morales summons party leaders for talks on Argentine-Bolivia border event

Bolivia moves toward replacing ousted leader Evo Morales

Bolivian prosecutors order arrest of ex-president Evo Morales

Exiled Morales convinced his party will win Bolivia election

With eye on Bolivia vote, Evo Morales sets up Argentina base

Bolivia arms 'anti-terror' group to 'dismantle' foreign groups 'threatening' country

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

Government could reopen border to foreign tourists next month

Argentina eases travel curbs as midterm campaign ramps up

Bolsonaro tells UN he rejects vaccine passports

Argentina's economy shrank in second quarter amid worst Covid wave

Cecilia Moreau marca diferencias con Juan Manzur y cuenta que le perdió el respeto a Fernanda Vallejos

Pepe Mujica: "Alberto Fernández es mi amigo, por eso lo acompaño en el sentimiento"

Aníbal Fernández tildó a Elisa Carrió de "sucia" y quiere dar vuelta la derrota en las PASO: "No competimos con nadie”

Ultiman detalles del “Plan Recuperación” con subas para jubilados y subsidios al consumo

Jubilados: el Banco Nación acuerda descuentos en 5000 farmacias para adultos mayores