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Education Minister Erick Sanjinés avoids censure in Bolivia
Bolivian Minister of Education Erick Sanjinés avoided censure by the Plurinational Legislative Assembly following a six-hour interpellation session on September 7, 2026. While the censure failed, Sanjinés also failed to secure the two-thirds majority required for a vote of confidence.
Of the 111 legislators present, 71 voted for the order of the day, 3 voted for censure, and 37 abstained. Assembly President Edmand Lara confirmed that no formal resolution of censure or confidence was issued.
During the session, Sanjinés addressed over 50 questions regarding his management, including the development of a new educational law aimed at optimizing teacher hours and the ongoing gaps in school infrastructure and connectivity. He also reported that 298 criminal processes related to hierarchical sexual violence were recorded between 2024 and 2026.
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Edmand Lara · Erick Sanjinés · Ministry of Education · Plurinational Legislative Assembly
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Assembly President announced that neither a censure nor a vote of confidence was achieved. lavozdetarija.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Between 2024 and 2026, 298 criminal processes for hierarchical sexual violence were recorded. lavozdetarija.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Minister of Education answered more than 50 questions during the session. lapatria.bo · lavozdetarija.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Out of 111 participating legislators, 71 voted for the order of the day, 3 voted for censure, and 37 abstained. lapatria.bo · lavozdetarija.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new educational law is being developed to optimize hour distribution without eliminating jobs. lavozdetarija.com