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The Arrest of Another Opposition Leader Puts Bolivia on Edge

The Arrest of Another Opposition Leader Puts Bolivia on Edge
Police clash with supporters of Luis Fernando Camacho, governor of Santa Cruz, during a protest in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Dec. 30, 2022 (AP photo by Ipa Ibáñez).

The arrest of Luis Camacho, a prominent opposition leader, for his role in the alleged coup following Bolivia’s contested 2019 presidential election has aggravated political polarization. Government supporters view it as belated justice, while the opposition says it is a sign of the country’s slide toward authoritarianism.

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