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Appears Designed to Favor Government Supporters

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September 11, 2020 News Release

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August 5, 2020 News Release

Bolivia: Civil Registries Should Recognize Same-Sex Unions

High Court Rules Against Anti-LGBT Discrimination

LGBT march during the International Day Against Homophobia in La Paz, Bolivia, in 2013. © AIZAR RALDES/AFP via Getty Images
April 7, 2020 News Release

Bolivia: COVID-19 Decree Threatens Free Expression

Vague Language Can Be Misused to Quell Criticism

La presidenta interina de Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, durante un discurso desde el Palacio Presidencial en La Paz, Bolivia, el miércoles 22 de enero de 2020.
November 19, 2019 News Release

Bolivia: Interim Government Adopts Abusive Measures

Protesters Killed, Journalists Threatened, Problematic Decree

A demonstrator holds a Wiphala flag in front of soldiers blocking a street in downtown La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.
November 12, 2019 News Release

Bolivia: Prioritize Rights in Wake of Morales Resignation

Organization of American States Should Continue Playing Leadership Role

Anti-government protesters against the reelection of President Evo Morales gather just meters away from the presidential palace in La Paz, Bolivia, on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
April 29, 2019 Report

Bolivia: Dozens of Judges Arbitrarily Dismissed

OAS Should Condemn Threat to Judicial Independence

Bolivia's President Evo Morales speaks during a press conference about judicial elections at the presidential palace, in La Paz, Bolivia, Monday Dec. 4, 2017.
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Time for Bolivia to Join Safe Schools Declaration

Transform Pioneering Work on Child Protection into Action

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Bid for Power in Bolivia Is Just Another Reach for Autocracy

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