News of anez

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.

'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.

News of anez

Before Biden, president denounces OAS support for Bolivia 'coup'

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

Argentina, trying to sit at the ‘big boys’ table’

Malbec: The past, present and future of Argentina’s most-famous grape

Returning heroes delight fans of Boca and River, but patience is required

US confident Argentina will reach IMF deal, says senior official

Argentina more than halves 2021 budget deficit amid IMF talks

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Milei no ve salida: "Cada vez es más claro que la piña económica es inexorable"

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