The former interim president of Bolivia is going on trial. She has been changed in being an accomplice in the coup that deposed Evo Morales. Currently, she is being held in prison before the trial. Anez has been there for a total of 11 months. The conservative leader claims she is a victim of political persecution. There is a strong case that she illegally assumed the presidency, which would be a constitutional violation. Other charges include violence directed at the public. Jeanine Anez was not elected she declared herself president in 2019. Losing the elections in 2020, it was clear Anez was not a popular public figure. President Morales was not removed by legal means. He was forced to go into exile in Mexico. The claims of electoral fraud from the OAS report have been questioned regarding Morales' fourth term win. So far, there has not been evidence found that there was electoral fraud in the Bolivian 2019 election. That means the legitimate government was overthrown. Based on this information, Anez would have difficulty proving innocence. Combined with the fact that violence was directed at the indigenous population during the protests, more charges makes it a challenge for her lawyers. A narrative is being created that President Luis Arce is using the trial to strengthen his administration. The armed forces backed Jeannie Anez's seizure of power. Taking power by force and instigating violence are serious and should not be ignored. Whatever the outcome, this could further divide Bolivia. Currently, the trial is suspended. If found guilty, Jeanine Anez faces up to 12 years in prison.
No comments:
Post a Comment