Bolivian Election Upheaval: Lawsuit Threatens to Disqualify Jhonny Fernández's Party

A legal challenge threatens to derail the UCS party's campaign in Bolivia. Diputada Senaida Rojas and activist Rafael Hurtado have filed a complaint with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), alleging that the party, led by Jhonny Fernández, has failed to comply with four of its rulings regarding the renewal of its political leadership. The complaint could lead to UCS being disqualified from the upcoming elections. According to the Law on Political Organizations, three warnings are sufficient to initiate the annulment of a party's registration. This case highlights the importance of adhering to legal requirements for political parties in Bolivia. "The complaint is not minor," stated the news report on Bolivia TV. "It concerns the party with which Andrónico Rodríguez is also seeking to run." The TSE will have the final say in the coming days, leaving the question of whether a party that does not comply with its internal structure can seek the people's vote.