Bolivia visa revocation for AG triggers suspected coup attempt
Bolivia's revocation of Attorney General Roger Mariaca's visa and others has sparked a sequence of events that appear calculated, raising concerns of a possible coup d'état. The situation is developing, with the government's actions and opposition responses unclear. This matters as it could destabilize Bolivia's political order and affect regional geopolitics.
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Bolivia Judicial Crisis: Attorney General Mariaca Removed, Arrested Amid US Sanctions
Bolivia's Legislative Assembly has confirmed the removal and subsequent arrest of Attorney General Roger Mariaca, following a constitutional amendment allowing legislative suspension of the AG. Mariaca faces charges of drug trafficking and criminal organization, with US visa revocations for him and other officials preceding these actions. The situation is characterized by significant political interference in the judiciary and a rapid consolidation of executive influence.