Bolivia Assembly Advances Short Law to Appoint Interim AG After Arrest
Bolivia's legislative assembly has agreed to move forward with a short law to appoint an interim Attorney General, following the arrest of the sitting AG. The arrest was explained by three ministers at the session's start. The chambers will debate the law separately, indicating a political process to fill the vacancy amid ongoing legal and political tensions.
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Bolivia: Legislative Assembly Suspends AG, Interim Appointment Sought Amid Arrests
Bolivia's Legislative Assembly has suspended Attorney General Roger Mariaca and is advancing legislation to appoint an interim replacement. This follows the arrest of Luis Montaño, who had self-appointed as AG, on usurpation charges. The sequence of events, including initial visa revocations, suggests a calculated political maneuver, though the full implications and government motivations remain unclear.