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Bolivian top court annuls former interim president sentence and orders her immediate release
- On Wednesday, Bolivia's Supreme Court of Justice annulled the prison sentence against former interim President Jeanine Áñez, ending years of detention tied to legal proceedings.
- After finding due-process violations, the court annulled Áñez's criminal trial and redirected the case to a 'trial of responsibilities' by a vote of seven of the nine justices.
- Convicted for assuming the presidency, Áñez was linked to the National Assembly session after protests that led to a presidential resignation and oversaw demonstrations that resulted in 37 deaths.
- The judiciary ordered her release so she can defend herself under the political process now assigned to the case, and Áñez's defense team said they were awaiting the ruling to initiate release procedures.
- With the MAS having accused Áñez of a coup, the court shifted her case to a 'trial of responsibilities,' potentially reshaping accountability debates after a runoff election weakened the ruling party.
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The new political era in Bolivia is three days ahead. The Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) has ordered the immediate release of former President Jeanine Áñez, after cancelling her...
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right9Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
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- 42% of the sources lean Left
42% Left
L 42%
C 23%
R 35%
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