Release from Detention
On November 6, Bolivia's Supreme Court ordered an end to the preventive detention of former President Jeanine Anez, freeing her from a La Paz jail cell after more than four years in custody. The decision brings to a close a lengthy legal battle that followed her 2022 conviction.
From Interim Leader to Convict
Anez assumed power in November 2019 after the sudden resignation of long-serving leader Evo Morales, stepping into a role marked by protests and political uncertainty. Convicted in 2022 for her actions during that transition, she remained under preventive detention until this week.
Next Stop: Inauguration
Just days after regaining her freedom, Anez is expected to attend the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Paz this weekend in La Paz. Her appearance could signal a step toward reconciliation as Bolivia ushers in a new administration.
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Former Bolivian president released from jail after over four years
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