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Montevideo, January 10th 2026 - 21:18 UTC

Tag: María Nela Prada

  • Wednesday, December 10th 2025 - 22:59 UTC

    Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption probe

    Arce's detention stems from his tenure as Economy Minister under Evo Morales

    Former Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora was arrested in La Paz on Wednesday afternoon in connection with a major corruption case involving the now-defunct Indigenous Peoples Development Fund (Fondioc).

  • Wednesday, November 17th 2021 - 09:14 UTC

    Bolivia repeals controversial Law 1386

    Minister María Nela Prada made the announcement Tuesday evening

    Bolivia's Parliament finally voted in favour of repealing Law 1386 Tuesday afternoon, which resulted in a general strike called for in Santa Cruz and Potosí being lifted, although some demonstrators wanted to go after additional demands.

  • Friday, October 15th 2021 - 08:58 UTC

    Bolivian Government backtracks on controversial bill

    The decision was made “after attempts to destabilize the country,” said Prada.

    Bolivia's Minister of the Presidency María Nela Prada Thursday announced the Government had decided to withdraw the Bill Against the Legitimation of Illicit Profits in a move to avoid further confrontation among fellow nationals, following nationwide demonstrations against the initiative earlier this week.