Former Bolivian President Jeanine Anez Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison

 

Jeanine Anez was sentenced to ten year in prison for illegally taking   power and violating the Bolivian Constitution. The accusations against Evo Morales committing electoral fraud were false, inducing a crisis. Morales' removal hints to a lager conspiracy. The right-wing political factions and the US organized a coup against his government. Anez claims she is innocent and a victim of political bias. Her argument was that she became interim president, because the nation was in such turmoil. The elections of 2020 were held, but it was clear the Bolivia became more divided. Jeanine Anez was unable to get elected, because too many people saw her as a conspirator. The Morales presidency did much in terms of poverty reduction and protecting the rights of the indigenous people. When Jeanine Anez served as interim president the Movement to Socialism Party found itself being suppressed. Anez is not the only one who had a role in the coup. While she remans in prison various sympathizers are active in both the government and military. Another coup could happen if such conspirators are not dealt with. The political crisis in Bolivia was reminiscent of the Cold War era. Right-wing political figures and the military would depose leftist governments. This was done with the assistance of the United States. Rarely do nations jail their former leaders. Even if they are sentenced, they will never serve its full length. Bolivia is now faced with growing corruption, the threat of coups, and those active in intrigue on the behalf of external forces. The progress made in the 2000s and 2010s might disappear. The arrest and imprisonment of Jeanine Anez will not stop Bolivia's challenges. What it demonstrates is a leader can be punished for egregious actions. Constitutional violations must be taken seriously to prevent Bolivia from becoming authoritarian.