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Proposal Grants Far-Reaching Jurisdiction to Community Justice

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

In the recently completed Jurisdiction Definition Law drawn up by the Vic-Ministery of Indigenous Justice, jurisdiction over cases involving public corruption, drug-trafficking, rape, contraband, terrorism, and genocide…

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“Chito” Valle Extradited to Bolivia on Embezzlement Charges

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

After 11 days of tense negotiations with Peruvian officials and accusations of political sabotage, former Prefecture of La Paz, Luis Alberto “Chito” Valle Ureña, was returned to La Paz and San Pedro Prison last night…

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Government Creates New Independent Superpower

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The Bolivian government announced today the creation of a new government position which will be responsible for guiding the country´s transition to community socialism…

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New Information Implicates Officials in “Caranavi Case”

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

According to a report released yesterday by Rolando Villena, public defender in the case concerning the two deaths and 29 injuries caused by police action…

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Evo Says Narco-Traffickers Are Better-Equipped Than Police

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

In a speech yesterday commemorating the inauguration of César Guedes, new representative of the United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime in Bolivia…

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Indigenous Group Resumes March on La Paz

Friday, July 9th, 2010

After almost a week of waiting, the march organized by the Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia (CIDOB) from Trinidad will resume its movement toward La Paz today…

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Indigenous Groups March for Increased Autonomy

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Indigenous groups that have been marching toward La Paz from Trinidad for several days halted the march in order to negotiate with government officials…

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Lawsuit Begins Against Government & Aymarás For 4 Police Lynchings

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

On Tuesday, June 22nd the legal suit against Government Minister Sacha Llorenti, the commander of the national police Oscar Nina and the leaders of the Potosí …

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VP Supports Community Justice, Says No to Murder

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Bolivia vice President Álvaro García Linera assured the public that he supports community justice on …

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12 Tons of Marijuana Seized

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

On June 8th, Bolivian anti-drug police announced the seizure of 12 tons of Marijuana at a giant plantation in Santa Cruz. Coronel Vladimir…

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