Bolivia Today: Election drama, tragedy, and fuel scandal

Bolivia Today: Electoral Turmoil, Tragic Death, and Fuel Scandal La Paz, Bolivia – May 28, 2025 – Today, Bolivia grapples with a series of significant events. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) rejected the candidate list of the Pan Bol party, sparking protests outside the TSE building. One reporter stated, "Followers of Evo Morales and Pan Bol representatives have arrived at the TSE to present a document, but it has been refused." Meanwhile, in Santa Cruz, authorities investigate the death of a 42-year-old Brazilian woman following liposuction. A police investigation is underway, with three doctors from the private clinic expected to be questioned. Adding to the day's events, the National Agency of Hydrocarbons (ANH) intervened at a Cochabamba gas station, suspecting fuel diversion. A Red Uno reporter on the scene noted the gas pumps were sealed. These events highlight a busy news cycle in Bolivia.