Bolivian Jurisdictional Law: A Step in the Right Direction, but Requires Further Clarification
On December 29, the Bolivian legislative assembly passed the “Jurisdictional Law,”(Law 73) which recognizes indigenous, first nations’ and campesino judicial authorities, and establishes the jurisdiction of these tribunals versus the…
Conflict and Consensus Part II: Bolivian Anti-Racism and Discrimination Regulations Address Freedom of Press Concerns
This is a follow up to “Conflict and Consensus Part I: The Anti-Racism and Discrimination Law in Bolivia; Content and Justification of the Legislation.” On January 5, three months after…
Conflict and Consensus: The Anti-Racism and Discrimination Law in Bolivia; Part I: Content and Justification of the Legislation
On October 8, Bolivian President Evo Morales signed the “Law against Racism and all Forms of Discrimination” (O45) into effect. Despite protests from journalists across the country, the Bolivian Legislative…
Bolivian Congress Passes Law to Appoint Interim Justices
During the past five years, numerous high-ranking Bolivian judicial officers resigned amidst political controversy or stepped down when their terms ended, leaving many vacancies. This trend left the Constitutional Tribunal…