Bolivia departmental lawmakers seek direct election of prosecutors

Departmental assembly members in Bolivia are proposing a constitutional amendment to allow each departmental legislative assembly to directly select, elect, and appoint departmental prosecutors, bypassing the current centralized process. The proposal, if adopted, would shift prosecutorial appointment power from the national level to regional bodies, potentially altering the balance of power in the justice system. The outcome is uncertain as it requires legislative action in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly.