Bolivia’s ex-leader Morales reappears in stronghold after 7-week absence
The public appearance ends rumours that Morales fled the country following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

The public appearance ends rumours that Morales fled the country following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.




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Supreme Court annuls right-wing leader’s conviction for illegally assuming presidency after 2019 ouster of Evo Morales.
Son of a former president promises ‘capitalism for all’ after 20 years of socialism and seeks to resume ties with US.
Voters headed to the polls amid fuel shortages, inflation and expectations of a market-friendly shift.
After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.
After two decades of left-wing governments, Bolivia’s presidential run-off will usher in conservative leadership.
Drug gang suspected in torture and murder of two young women, and a 15-year-old girl, in crime that shocks Argentina.
US President Trump also places Afghanistan, Bolivia, Myanmar and Venezuela on list of states who failed to fight drugs.
Bolivia pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the South American qualifiers to reach the World Cup playoff round.
In another victory for the right wing, a criminal case against ex-interim leader Anez has been annulled.
Camacho, a prominent conservative, has been held in pretrial detention since 2022 over allegations of ‘terrorism’.