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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.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION

Morales names MAS candidate for Bolivia presidential vote in May

20-01-2020 13:30 Luis Arce, economy minister credited with steering Bolivia through years of economic growth, will be the presidential candidate for Morales' Movement Towards Socialism party in May 3 vote.

EVO MORALES INTERVIEW

Evo Morales: ‘The US does not want me to return to Bolivia’

18-01-2020 09:48 Former president discusses Bolivia’s political crisis, why he has taken exile in Argentina – and whether 14 years was too long in power.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

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.'

FORMER BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT

A day in BA with Evo Morales

11-01-2020 09:49 Journalist Leandro Dario spends a day with the former Bolivian president, who is now living in exile in Buenos Aires, plotting his party’s return to power.

by Leandro Dario

INTERVIEW WITH PERFIL

Evo Morales discusses MAS, future plans, potential return to Bolivia

09-01-2020 21:28 Former Bolivia president sticks to his guns in an exclusive interview with Perfil journalist Leandro Dario, insisting that his exit last spring was the result of a coup d’état engineered by the opposition and Washington

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.

EVO IN ARGENTINA

Zaffaroni and Ferreyra to act as legal advisors to Evo Morales

04-01-2020 08:18 Ex-Bolivia leader says that the presidential candidate for his Movement for Socialism (MAS) party in next year’s Bolivian elections would be named January 19.

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.

BLOOMBERG

US warns Argentina that IMF deal is threatened by ties with leftist allies

02-01-2020 21:03 Senior Trump administration official tells Bloomberg that sheltering Evo Morales and engaging with Nicolás Maduro crosses a red line – and it could cost Argentina investment in the Vaca Muerta shale fields.

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.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Evo Morales joins Mothers of Plaza de Mayo for weekly march

26-12-2019 19:48 Former Bolivia president, currently living in Argentina as a refugee after being ousted from power, joined the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo for their weekly march in Buenos Aires' famous square on Thursday.

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: Washington orchestrated 'coup' to tap Bolivia's lithium

26-12-2019 11:08 Ex-Bolivian leader said Washington had not "forgiven" his country for choosing to seek lithium extraction partnerships with Russia and China, rather than the United States.

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.

EVO IN ARGENTINA

Bolivian interim government asks UN to help it silence Evo Morales

21-12-2019 13:32 Bolivia’s interim government on Thursday appealed to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in an attempt to stop former president Evo Morales from influencing next year’s general 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.

EX-BOLIVIA PRESIDENT

Evo Morales takes refuge in Argentina

14-12-2019 10:53 Former Bolivia president granted him refugee status by new Fernández government after landing at Ezeiza.

BREAKING NEWS

Evo Morales has landed in Argentina seeking asylum, confirms government

12-12-2019 11:06 Former Bolivian president Evo Morales joins his two children in Argentina. He is coming "to stay" as a refugee, says Foreign Minister Felipe Solá

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.

Mercosur

Bolivia's interim president says she won't attend Mercosur summit

01-12-2019 20:29 Bolivia is in the process of joining the regional bloc, made up of Argentina, Brazil Paraguay and Uruguay as full members.

BOLIVIA

Bolivia’s indigenous female wrestlers return to the ring after protests

28-11-2019 15:43 The female wrestlers of El Alto, who spar theatrically in traditional layered skirts, describe their show as an “accessible therapy” for themselves and their community following weeks of violent unrest in Bolivia.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Bolivian senator says Evo Morales fell due to betrayals, errors

27-11-2019 16:34 Meanwhile, the interim government says it will charge the former president with 'sedition and treason,' and names the first ambassador to the United States in 11 years.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Bolivia OKs new vote to replace Morales, but date not set

25-11-2019 18:04 The measure signed by President Jeanine Áñez doesn't set a date for the new vote. That will be up to a new electoral tribunal that hasn't yet been named.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Evo Morales' children arrive in Buenos Aires

24-11-2019 22:04 Evaliz and Álvaro Morales arrived on a commercial flight to Ezeiza International Airport on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Bolivian officials accuse Evo Morales of terrorism, sedition

22-11-2019 19:57 The former president allegedly organised highway blockades to prevent provisions delivery to some cities. The recorded phone call the interim government says proves it will be evaluated and verified in Argentina.

UNREST IN BOLIVIA

Food, gasoline shortages reported in Bolivian cities

19-11-2019 10:11 Bolivia's interim government said Monday that its efforts to resupply La Paz faced challenges because demonstrators cut off some transport routes.

Interview

Daniel Chasquetti: 'There was a slow-motion coup d’état in Bolivia'

18-11-2019 15:27 Uruguayan political analyst says that, in Latin America, consensus breaks down when it comes to the rules of democracy.

by Leandro Dario

FROM A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Putting Bolivia’s power vacuum in context

16-11-2019 12:32 It is this column’s contention that Evo Morales was the greatest president in Bolivian history, but yet he crossed the line long before the forces toppling him.

by Michael Soltys

INTERVIEW

Ivan Briscoe: Bolivia’s new leaders must not reverse what Morales did

16-11-2019 12:13 The situation in Bolivia is changing at a rapid clip. Here are the biggest takeaways to keep in mind as things evolve, according to the regional director of the International Crisis Group NGO.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivia crisis deepens as two sides stake out positions

16-11-2019 11:31 Interim leader Jeanine Áñez warns Evo Morales he will ‘answer to justice’ if he returns to homeland, as ex-president decries ‘coup’ and calls for UN mediation.

BOLIVIA CRISIS

Transition complicated by dividing lines over Bolivia

16-11-2019 11:11 With just weeks before outgoing President Mauricio Macri makes way for president-elect Alberto Fernández, what once looked like a harmonious hand-off is getting uglier.

PROFILE: EVO MORALES

Trailblazing indigenous leader brought low by refusal to yield power

16-11-2019 09:15 Evo Morales could have retired with sky-high popularity and an enviable record. Now, after ignoring the results of a 2016 referendum and holding an election plagued with ‘irregularities,’ he is thousands of miles away in Mexico, with Bolivia gripped by crisis.

Bolivia Political Crisis

Bolivian interim leader says Morales can’t run in new election

14-11-2019 19:28 Jeanine Añez faces the challenge of stabilising the nation and organising national elections within three months at a time of political disputes that pushed former president Evo Morales to fly off to self-exile in Mexico after 14 years in power.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Lipovetzky: 'When defending democracy, there can’t be differences in a party'

14-11-2019 13:57 Events in Bolivia have made headlines across Latin America, especially in Argentina, where there have been protests, political debates and congressional sessions on the issue.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Argentine government 'doesn't recognise' Añez as Bolivia's president

13-11-2019 17:41 Jeanine Añez declared herself interim president of the crisis-torn Andean country even though she lacked quorum in the Senate, just hours after Evo Morales flew off to self-exile in Mexico.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Congress debates its next move on Bolivia crisis

13-11-2019 17:32 Both coalitions agree there the intervention by the Armed Forces in the democratic process was problematic. But they diverge on the culpability of former president Evo Morales.

Bolivian Election Crisis

Evo Morales's topsy turvy flight into exile

13-11-2019 17:26 After resigning from office on Sunday, Evo Morales (eventually) arrived in Mexico. But his journey was not without complications...

CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS

Cambiemos 'repudiates attacks against democratic system' in Bolivia

13-11-2019 16:40 After a day of deliberation, ruling coalition's congressional bloc agrees unified position on events in Bolivia.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Uncertainty in Bolivia as senator declares herself interim president

13-11-2019 09:56 Opposition Senator Jeanine Añez declares herself interim president of the crisis-torn country despite lacking quorum in Senate, just hours after Evo Morales flew off to self-exile in Mexico.

Bolivian Election Crisis

Why Macri should condemn the military intervention in Bolivia

12-11-2019 23:00 A critique of Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie's statement about the intervention of Armed Forces in Bolivia – and a call for President Macri to rectify a grave error.

by Gustavo González