Bolivia: Ex-Governor Urquizu Charged with 36M Bolivianos Economic Damage

Bolivian prosecutors have formally charged former Chuquisaca governor Esteban Urquizu, a close ally of Evo Morales, with causing economic damage of 36 million bolivianos. The charge marks a notable legal escalation against a prominent MAS figure, potentially signaling a broader anti-corruption push or political maneuvering ahead of elections. The specifics of the alleged damage and the strength of evidence remain unclear.