Bolivia’s Supreme Court Frees Jeanine Áñez: What This Means for Sovereignty and Justice

In a dramatic reversal that underscores the fragility of constitutional rule in Latin America, Bolivia’s former interim president Jeanine Áñez was released from prison after the Supreme Court of Justice annulled her 10-year sentence. This pivotal decision not only frees Áñez but also challenges the narrative imposed by long-standing political interests aligned with former President Evo Morales. Áñez’s incarceration for more than four years stemmed from accusations tied to her ascension during Bolivia’s 2019 political upheaval — events marked by protests and allegations of electoral fraud against Morales’ regime. Yet, the Supreme Court has now acknowledged that her actions were...