Much has happened since Bolivia’s president, Evo Morales, resigned last month, although politically there has been little movement forward. A new provisional government was quickly installed with 5th in line, Jeanine Áñez Chávez, assuming the interim presidency. While the main goal of this government is to facilitate a new election, a date has not yet been announced. Political candidates are currently scrambling to reorganize themselves, with some switching parties and others newly entering the race. The hope is that an election will be held early in the New Year and that a democratically elected government will peacefully transition into power.
Violence has subsided in the last weeks, although periodic protests persist and fissures between groups are evident. December and January are “summer vacation” here, so schools are not in session and in the past protests have tended to take a hiatus during this period. Very briefly, this is the current situation nationally. Please continue to hold Bolivia in prayer, along with our partners here who have done exceptional work under extreme conditions and stress.
Violence has subsided in the last weeks, although periodic protests persist and fissures between groups are evident. December and January are “summer vacation” here, so schools are not in session and in the past protests have tended to take a hiatus during this period. Very briefly, this is the current situation nationally. Please continue to hold Bolivia in prayer, along with our partners here who have done exceptional work under extreme conditions and stress.
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