Bolivian Senator Accuses Judicial System of Bias, Claims Political Persecution

Bolivian Senator Alleges Political Bias in Judicial System SANTA CRUZ, BOLIVIA—Senator Felix Ajpi of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party has accused the Bolivian judicial system of bias, claiming it is being used to harm the candidacy of Andrónico Rodríguez. Ajpi's statements were made during an interview on eju.tv, a Bolivian news outlet. The senator pointed to the recent postponements of legal hearings in both Santa Cruz and La Paz as evidence of this alleged manipulation. "The democracy has been judicialized with the aim of harming Andrónico," Ajpi stated in the interview. He further elaborated on his belief that these postponements are deliberate attempts to obstruct Rodríguez's path to political advancement. The postponements have raised concerns among political observers about the integrity of the judicial process in Bolivia. Critics argue that such delays could unfairly disadvantage certain candidates in the upcoming elections. The timing of the postponements, coinciding with the crucial period of the electoral campaign, has only intensified these concerns. While the government has yet to respond to Ajpi's accusations, the controversy highlights the ongoing tensions within Bolivia's political landscape and the crucial role of an independent judiciary in ensuring fair and credible elections.