But now, a shortage of dollars and widespread protests amid a power struggle between the incumbent president and his predecessor have plunged Bolivians into a state of perpetual uncertainty. Whether the allegations against Morales are true or not, said Valverde, they are part of an "instrumentalization of justice." "It is the Bolivian political culture, in which institutions are subordinated to political interests," said political scientist Ana Lucia Velasco, who studies political polarization. The World Justice Project rates Bolivia 131st out of 142 countries for rule of law. A new alignment of high-court judges, following the coming election, could reverse decisions now affecting Morales.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha November 23, 2024 02:39 UTC