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Bolivia's presidential runoff resulted in a victory for centrist Rodrigo Paz, ending two decades of left-wing MAS rule. Paz's win comes amid economic crisis, inflation, fuel shortages, and a shift towards market-friendly policies. The new government faces urgent economic reforms and regional challenges.
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Bolivia's new president, Paz, won a runoff election amid economic turmoil, including high inflation, dollar shortages, and fuel crises. His victory marks a shift from two decades of MAS rule, with plans to reform currency policies and address economic instability, while facing opposition from former President Morales.
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Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Anez has been released from prison following a Supreme Court decision that annulled her conviction for illegal presidential assumption. Her release comes weeks after Bolivia elected a new president, ending nearly four years of detention linked to her 2019 interim government.
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Cuba is conducting a closed-door trial of former deputy prime minister Gil, accused of corruption, espionage, and embezzlement. The case is the most significant since 1989, with charges stemming from a nearly two-year investigation. Gil's whereabouts were unknown until his recent detention.
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Bolivia and Israel are set to renew diplomatic relations after two years, ending a severance linked to Israel's Gaza conflict. The move follows Bolivia's new government under President Paz, aiming to rebuild international ties and improve relations with the US and Israel. The countries plan to reopen embassies soon.
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Luis Arce, Bolivia's former president and leader of the Movement Toward Socialism, was detained on charges of embezzlement related to a fund for Indigenous and rural development. The arrest follows a revived investigation into alleged diversion of $700 million during his tenure as economy minister under Evo Morales. Arce denies involvement, calling the case politically motivated. He was ordered to remain in prison pending trial, with no date set. The new government, led by President Rodrigo Paz, emphasizes its anti-corruption stance, while critics see the move as political persecution. The case highlights ongoing tensions over Bolivia's political future and accountability efforts.