Judges with grievous misconduct will be removed from office

Pagina Siete reports: Judges with grievous misconduct will be removed from office The Judicial Council announced that judges who have “grievous trials” will be removed from office and replaced by new graduates of the School of Judges. “We are going to set aside, that is to say, to withdraw and thank for their services to…

A corrupt contract?! … Bolivia to execute Isolux Corsán guarantees

Alex Emery reports for BNAmericas: Bolivia to execute Isolux Corsán guarantees Bolivia’s government will execute US$117mn in guarantees from Grupo Isolux Corsán S.A.: Grupo Isolux Corsán S.A. is a private Spanish engineering and construction firm that provides engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services and concession projects in the areas of infrastructure, energy generation,…Sector: Electric Power,ICT,…Country:…

Bolivia Opposition Denounces Persecution for Questioning Evo Morales’ Third Reelection Bid

Karina Martin reports for PanAm Post: Bolivia Opposition Denounces Persecution for Questioning Evo Morales’ Third Reelection Bid Six opposition leaders denounced political persecution for opposing the current president Evo Morales‘ candidacy. Former presidents Jorge Quiroga (2001-2002) and Carlos Mesa (2003-2005), former president Victor Hugo Cardenas (1993-1997), the governor of the region of Santa Cruz, Ruben…

Ex-Presidents, Opposition Figures Accuse Bolivia’s Morales of Political Persecution

Latin American Herald Tribune reports: Ex-Presidents, Opposition Figures Accuse Bolivia’s Morales of Political Persecution LA PAZ – Two former Bolivian presidents, an ex-vice president and three leaders of opposition parties on Wednesday said that President Evo Morales has transformed the judiciary into an “instrument of political persecution” to take action against his adversaries, thus damaging…