Bolivia’s Supreme Court recently upheld the 10-year prison term for former President Jeanine Áñez. The court rejected her appeal against the initial June 10, 2022 ruling. This ruling convicted her for violating constitutional duties and laws. The decision came after her unsuccessful appeal to the La Paz Departmental Court of Justice. The Supreme Court’s confirmation […]
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