Jeanine Áñez

Bolivian politician

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Jeanine Áñez was a Bolivian politician who served as interim president of Bolivia from November 2019 to November 2020. She assumed the presidency following the resignation of Evo Morales amid allegations of election fraud. Áñez, who was the deputy leader of the Senate, promised to hold new elections within 90 days.12

Her administration was accused of suppressing pro-Morales demonstrations, which resulted in protester deaths. The election was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was eventually held on October 18, 2020. Following the election of Luis Arce as president, Áñez's term concluded. In March 2021, she was arrested and charged with various crimes, including terrorism and sedition, related to her actions as interim president.12

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Jeanine Áñez, the deputy leader of the Chamber of Senators, became interim president in the wake of the resignations of the vice president and the leaders of the Chamber of Senators and Chamber of Deputies, allies of Morales.
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Jeanine Áñez, the deputy leader of the Chamber of Senators, became interim president in the wake of the resignations of the vice president and the leaders of the Chamber of Senators and Chamber of Deputies, allies of Morales.
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