The Secretary of the United States, Antony Blinken, called for the release of former Bolivian interim president Jeanine Áñez and two of her former ministers. At the same time, the former US official expressed concern about “signs of undemocratic behavior” in that country.
Former Bolivian officials face charges of sedition, terrorism and conspiracy.
“The United States is deeply concerned about the growing signs of undemocratic behavior and the politicization of the Bolivian legal system. After the recent arrest and detention prior to the trial of former officials of the internal government, “added the Minister of Foreign Affairs and called for their release.
Without directly mentioning Áñez nia the detained former ministers, Álvaro Coimbra and Rodrigo Guzmán, the head of North American diplomacy referred at all times to the “former officials” or former heads of the internal government that emerged after what the current Bolivian Executive considers the coup State of 2019.
Advocates for the release of former officials
“We ask the Government to make clear its support for peace, democracy and national reconciliation. By releasing former detained officials while developing an independent and transparent investigation into human rights and due process concerns, ”Blinken stressed.
The foreign policy officer added that the arrests “are not consistent with Bolivia’s democratic ideals. And that discredit the extraordinary efforts of so many voters, candidates and public workers.
Blinken added that there are doubts about the “legality” of the said arrests as being “based on unsubstantiated accusations. Due to the apparent violations of due process in its execution and the deeply politicized nature of the Bolivian government’s oversight work, for which it insisted on letting the detainees be released.
She also stressed that he hopes to maintain a “robust and mutually respectful relationship” with the government of the current president of Bolivia, Luis Arce. And in that both the authorities and the Bolivian demonstrations act in this case with “peace, restraint and respect.”