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La Paz, Santa Cruz, or Sucre? Debate Over Relocating Bolivia's Capital Highlights Ongoing Power Struggle

Bolivia's long-running debate over where power should sit has resurfaced again, as politicians and citizens argue whether the seat of government should remain in La Paz, move to the economic hub of Santa Cruz, or "return" to the historic capital Sucre.

Bolivian court orders the release of a prominent right-wing opposition leader

Bolivian court orders the release of a prominent right-wing opposition leader

A Bolivian court was holding a final hearing on the release of powerful opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho after two years of pretrial detention

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Bolivia's opposition leader undergoes medical tests as his pre-trial detention drags on for months

Bolivia's opposition leader undergoes medical tests as his pre-trial detention drags on for months

The governor of Bolivia’s most populous and richest region has been allowed to briefly leave his high-security prison cell for medical tests, highlighting how the politician widely considered the country’s opposition leader has been governing from behind bars for more than eight months

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Bolivians turn out for opposition-led 'national assembly' as protests could return

Bolivians nationwide participated in an opposition-led "national assembly" on Wednesday to discuss a slew of proposals, including whether to restart protests which ignited in December over the arrest of Santa Cruz Governor Luis Camacho.

Protesters lift blockades in Bolivia's Santa Cruz region

Protesters in Bolivia have lifted the blockades that had largely isolated the rich eastern region of Santa Cruz from the rest of the country for more than 15 days

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Bolivia: Spanish, Chilean lawmakers meddled in local affairs

A Spanish lawmaker says he was formally kicked out of Bolivia as he was getting ready to leave the South American country after he visited to demand the release of opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho

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Bolivia governor arrest stokes fears of political revenge cycle

Bolivia governor arrest stokes fears of political revenge cycle

The arrest of a prominent Bolivian opposition figure has sparked criticism from human rights groups and thrown a spotlight on how both the country's right and left have used a weak judicial system to go after opponents.

Hundreds of trucks snarl Bolivia farm region as blockades hit business

Hundreds of trucks snarl Bolivia farm region as blockades hit business

Hundreds of trucks lined highways in Bolivia's farming region of Santa Cruz on Tuesday, as protesters blockaded routes out of the region following the arrest of the local governor, and hard-hit local businesses urged a return to order.

Bolivia farm region blocks borders, grain transport as protests lead to clashes

Bolivia farm region blocks borders, grain transport as protests lead to clashes

Protesters in Bolivia's farming region of Santa Cruz are blocking highways out of the province, threatening to snarl the domestic transport of grains and food, as anger simmers following the arrest of local governor Luis Camacho.

Bolivia protesters burn cars, clash with police after governor arrested

Bolivia protesters burn cars, clash with police after governor arrested

Protesters in Bolivia's Santa Cruz, a relatively wealthy farming region, attacked buildings, burned cars and blocked highways as part of a 24-hour strike on Friday following the arrest of the regional governor, a right-wing opposition leader.

Bolivia judge orders pre-trial detention for opposition head

Bolivia judge orders pre-trial detention for opposition head

A judge in Bolivia has sentenced opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho to four months of pretrial detention on terrorism charges

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Bolivia court sentences arrested governor Camacho to six months pre-trial detention

Bolivia court sentences arrested governor Camacho to six months pre-trial detention

A Bolivian court sentenced right-wing opposition Governor Luis Fernando Camacho to six months of pre-trial detention a day after he was arrested in connection to 2019 social unrest that saw former leftist President Evo Morales flee the country.

Accusations against detained Bolivian governor Camacho are "made up", says ex president Mesa

Accusations against detained Bolivian governor Camacho are "made up", says ex president Mesa

Bolivia's former President Carlos Mesa told Reuters in an interview on Thursday that the accusations against Luis Fernando Camacho, the governor of agricultural hub Santa Cruz who was detained on Wednesday, are made up, spurious and non-existent.

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Bolivia prosecutor requests 6 months pre-trial detention for governor

Bolivian prosecutors are requesting six months of pre-trial detention for the governor of the agricultural hub of Santa Cruz, Luis Fernando Camacho, prosecutor Omar Mejillones said Thursday.

Bolivia court sentences opposition leader to four months ahead of trial

A Bolivian court sentenced right-wing opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho to four months of pre-trial detention, a day after he was arrested in connection to 2019 social unrest that saw former leftist President Evo Morales flee the country.

Explainer-Who is Luis Fernando Camacho, the opposition leader arrested in Bolivia?

Prominent Bolivian opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho was arrested on Wednesday, exacerbating tensions between the government in La Paz and opposition centered around the affluent farming hub of Santa Cruz.

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Bolivian police detain country's main opposition leader

Police in Bolivia have detained the country’s main opposition leader for unspecified charges

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Bolivian police detain prominent opposition leader as tensions flare

Bolivian police on Wednesday detained prominent opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho on charges of "terrorism", significantly escalating tensions between the national government and Camacho's base in the Santa Cruz region.

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