Tag #Bolivia

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Bolivian Beauty Queen Arrested in Argentina with $2.3 Million Cocaine Shipment

Former Bolivian beauty queen Jade Callaú and her Brazilian boyfriend were arrested in Argentina on January 23rd for allegedly transporting 359 kilos of cocaine worth $2.3 million in a Cessna 210 aircraft that made an emergency landing due to fuel shortage; authorities are investigating her alleged f...

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Potosí's Rise and Fall: A Colonial Mita's Legacy

The UNESCO-listed "Expediente sobre el traslado de indios…" (1745) details the forced labor (mita) of 83 indigenous people from Peru to Potosí's Cerro Rico silver mine in 1745, highlighting the system's impact on the Andes' socio-economic history and Potosí's rise and fall as a major global city.

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Bolivia Issues Arrest Warrant for Former President Evo Morales on Rape and Trafficking Charges

A Bolivian court ordered the arrest of former president Evo Morales on January 17th, 2025, for failing to appear at a hearing regarding accusations of rape and human trafficking of a minor in 2015; the court froze his assets and prohibited him from leaving the country.

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Morales Misses Court Hearing, Faces Arrest Warrant"

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales missed a court hearing on Tuesday for human trafficking charges, citing health issues; the judge postponed the hearing until Friday, warning that failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant and asset seizure.

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Bolivia Seeks Prison Sentence for Evo Morales on Human Trafficking Charges

Bolivia's prosecutor general is seeking a six-month prison sentence for former president Evo Morales on charges of human trafficking for prostitution, related to an alleged 2016 relationship with a 15-year-old girl; Morales, who is evading arrest, claims the case is politically motivated, amidst ong...

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Morales Banned from Bolivian Elections

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales is banned from running in the next election due to term limits, sparking widespread protests and highlighting the country's political tensions.

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Morales to Run for President with New Party After Losing MAS Leadership

Evo Morales, former Bolivian president, will run in August's national elections under a new political party after losing the MAS leadership to Grover García, an ally of current president Luis Arce, following a constitutional ruling that validated a congress by the 'Arcistas' faction in May 2024.

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Morales Accuses Bolivian Government of Blocking Medical Care, Declared "Rebellious" in Court

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales accuses the Luis Arce government of denying him medical care and certification, leading to a judge declaring him "rebellious" in a human trafficking case; Morales claims this is politically motivated to hinder his presidential candidacy.

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Bolivian Court Reinstates Park Ranger Fired for Environmental Activism

Bolivian park ranger Marcos Uzquiano, internationally recognized for his conservation work, was unjustly fired after 25 years of service; a court ordered his reinstatement, highlighting the risks faced by environmental defenders in Bolivia who expose illegal activities like mining and deforestation.

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German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse

In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...

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Bolivia's Controversial Judicial Elections Highlight Political Power Struggle

Bolivia's judicial elections, unique worldwide, are underway Sunday after a year-long delay orchestrated by President Luis Arce, who faces a power struggle with rival Evo Morales; only four of nine Constitutional Court seats are contested, raising concerns about political influence and judicial inde...

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Bolivia's Political and Economic Crisis

Bolivia faces a multifaceted crisis, including a fuel shortage, economic instability, and a deepening political divide between President Luis Arce and former president Evo Morales.

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