Bolivia: Carlos Ortega to lead Supreme Court after predecessor's exile

Carlos Ortega was elected to assume the presidency of Bolivia's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), with his term starting January 4. The appointment was accelerated after former president Rómer Saucedo declared himself in exile and left the position, creating a leadership vacuum. This transition signals potential instability in Bolivia's judicial branch, though the political implications remain unclear.

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