Tag: #JeanineAnez
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Bolivia interim president rules out Morales election bid
La Paz, Nov 15 (AFP/APP): Bolivia’s interim president Jeanine Anez on Thursday ruled out exiled leader Evo Morales from standing in new elections as thousands of demonstrators marched through La Paz in support of the socialist icon and against the new, acting leader. Columns of people streamed into the seat of government La Paz from…
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US recognizes Jeanine Anez as Bolivia’s interim president
Washington, Nov 14 (AFP/APP): The United States recognized Jeanine Anez on Wednesday as Bolivia’s interim president after the resignation of Evo Morales following weeks of turmoil. “The United States applauds Bolivian Senator Jeanine Anez for stepping up as Interim President of State to lead her nation through this democratic transition, under the constitution of Bolivia,”…
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Clashes as acting Bolivia leader aims to end power vacuum
La Paz, Nov 14 (AFP/APP): Bolivia’s interim president Jeanine Anez moved Wednesday to fill the power vacuum left by the resignation of Evo Morales, who said he was ready to return from exile in Mexico to “pacify” the country, as riot police clashed with his supporters and one was killed. Anez, a 52-year-old deputy senate…
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Bolivian senator proclaims herself president
La Paz, Nov 13 (AFP/APP): A deputy speaker of the senate proclaimed herself Bolivia’s new interim president Tuesday during a session of Congress that failed to reach a quorum. Lawmakers had been summoned to formalize Sunday’s resignation of Evo Morales and confirm Jeanine Anez, 52, as interim president, to end a power vacuum. “We want…