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Bolivia appoints interim Attorney General amid corruption probe
Bolivia's Legislative Assembly has appointed attorney José Armando Urioste Viera as interim Attorney General, replacing Roger Mariaca Montenegro. Mariaca was removed from office following the promulgation of Law 1773, which allows for the immediate suspension of the Attorney General if they face formal indictment or precautionary measures for serious crimes.
Mariaca is currently under investigation and faces indictment for alleged links to drug trafficking and organized crime. Prosecutors have requested six months of preventive detention for Mariaca and several other officials, including Alberto Zeballos and Martín Irusta. The investigation follows allegations that the former Attorney General used his influence to obstruct investigations into criminal organizations.
Upon assuming his interim role, Urioste announced plans to conduct a comprehensive legal audit of the Public Ministry to address corruption and institutional instability. He also committed to an institutional restructuring aimed at ending hiring based on personal recommendations and restoring public trust in the judicial system.
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Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional · Diego Ávila · José Armando Urioste · José Armando Urioste Viera · Legislative Assembly of Bolivia · Ministério Público · Public Ministry of Bolivia · Rodrigo Paz · Roger Mariaca · Roger Mariaca Montenegro
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Law 1773 modifies Article 25 of Law 260 regarding the Public Ministry. www.eleco.com.ar · eldia.com.do · www.hondudiario.com · www.ultimahora.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Legislative Assembly is authorized to designate an interim Attorney General. www.eleco.com.ar · nuevapresencia.com · radiokollasuyo.bo · www.hondudiario.com · eldia.com.do · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The law establishes mechanisms for the immediate suspension of the Attorney General if they face formal indictment or precautionary measures for serious crimes. www.eleco.com.ar · eldia.com.do · www.hondudiario.com · www.ultimahora.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Interim Attorney General José Armando Urioste announced a comprehensive legal audit of the Public Ministry. monteronoticias.com · elnortealdia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Urioste plans to implement institutional restructuring to end hiring based on personal recommendations. monteronoticias.com · noticiaslatam.lat
- [● 4 SOURCES] Prosecutors requested six months of preventive detention for Roger Mariaca and three other officials. www.eleco.com.ar · ncscampeche.com · www.bolivia.com · lapatria.bo
- [● 4 SOURCES] President Rodrigo Paz promulgated Law 1773 to reform the Public Ministry Law. www.eleco.com.ar · eldia.com.do · www.hondudiario.com · www.ultimahora.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Attorney General Roger Mariaca was arrested and faces indictment for alleged links to drug trafficking and organized crime. www.eleco.com.ar · www.elaltoesnoticia.com · nuevapresencia.com · eldia.com.do · www.hondudiario.com · +3 more