Bolivian prosecutors said Monday they would seek a 15-year jail term for ex-president Jeanine Anez, who is on trial for an alleged plot dismissed as fictional by many to oust her rival and predecessor Evo Morales.

Prosecutors to seek 15 years for Bolivian former President Jeanine Anez

Bolivian prosecutors on Sunday, sought six-month pre-trial detention of country's ex-President Jeanine Anez. AFP reported that in the indictment, prosecutors have asked for provisional imprisonment of Anez, 53, and two ministers in her year-long caretaker government as a "precautionary" measure.

Bolivia: Prosecutors want six-month pre-trial detention for ex-President Anez

The interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Anez, announced on Thursday her withdrawal from the presidential race a month before the elections, fearing she would split the vote against leftist Luis Arce, protege of former leader Evo Morales.

Bolivia interim president withdraws from presidential race

Bolivia's President Jeanine Anez said on Thursday (July 9) she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Anez said in a tweet she was "well" and continuing to work while in isolation.

Bolivia's interim President Jeanine Anez tests positive for coronavirus

Exiled former Bolivian president Evo Morales said in an interview published Sunday that he wants to return home and run for senator in May elections. Also Read: Bolivia exiled ex-president Morales calls on radio for armed militias Morales fled the country in December after the army withdrew its support for him during violent protests over his disputed re-election to a fourth straight term.

I am sure the people of Bolivia are crying for me: Morales

Bolivia's interim President Jeanine Anez has asked all her ministers to resign a little more than three months before a general election. The news Sunday came just hours after communication minister Roxana Lizarraga resigned in protest at Anez's decision to stand as a presidential candidate in the May 3 election.

Bolivia president Jeanine Anez asks all ministers to resign

Bolivia's government expelled Mexican and Spanish diplomats on Monday, escalating a diplomatic dispute after Mexico's embassy in La Paz granted asylum to allies of Bolivia's former socialist president Evo Morales.

Bolivia expels Mexican, Spanish officials as diplomatic standoff heats up

Bolivia's interim government has named a temporary ambassador to the United States for the first time in more than a decade amid a redrawing of the South American nation's international ties, including its shunning of traditional allies Venezuela and Cuba.

Bolivia's interim government reforges US ties as political alliances redrawn

At least three people were killed and several wounded as protesters clashed with security forces in La Paz as the Bolivian military lifted the blockade of fuel supplies.

At least 3 dead in Bolivia as protesters clash with security forces amid food, fuel crisis

Bolivians residing in Argentina filled Buenos Aires' iconic May Plaza on Monday (November 18) to protest the government of Bolivia's interim president Jeanine Anez.

Bolivians in Argentina protest interim government

Thousands of Bolivian coca farmers marched on Monday to demand the resignation of interim President Jeanine Anez, who was forced to suspend a trip to her home province earlier in the day after receiving a death threat.

Coca farmers march, police fire tear gas in worsening Bolivia unrest

Bolivia's interim president Jeanine Anez said on Sunday that "transparent elections" will be held soon as violent demonstration post-Morales seem to slow. "Very soon we will announce news regarding our main mandate: calling transparent elections," Jeanine Anez said while adding that it would help to "recovery of our country's democratic credibility.

Will announce transparent elections soon: Bolivia's interim president Jeanine Anez

Bolivians suffered long lines on the streets of La Paz on Sunday to secure chicken, eggs and cooking fuel as supporters of ousted President Evo Morales continued to cripple the country's highways, isolating population centers from lowland farms.

Bolivians queue for chicken and fuel as protests cripple highways

Five people were killed in violent clashes between the protesters and security forces on Friday in Bolivia. AFP reported that the five people were the supporters of former president Evo Morales who is on an exile in Mexico.

Five supporters of exiled leader Morales killed in clashes in Bolivia

The Trump administration today recognised Jeanine Anez, 52, as Bolivia's interim president after ex-president Evo Morales began his life in exile in Mexico. "The United States applauds Bolivian Senator Jeanine Anez for stepping up as Interim President of State to lead her nation through this democratic transition, under the constitution of Bolivia," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.

US recognises Jeanine Anez as Bolivia's interim president

Jeanine Anez declares herself Bolivia interim president. Watch video to know more.

Jeanine Anez declares herself Bolivia interim president

Bolivia's new interim president pledged on Wednesday to hold a new election as soon as possible and condemned "revenge" acts by disgruntled supporters of fallen leader Evo Morales who resigned after protests over a disputed vote.

New Bolivian leader seeks quick vote, foes plan disruptions

As Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales began his life in exile in Mexico pledging to "remain in politics" and continue his "fight", the US State Department asked its citizens not to travel to the South American country amid large scale violence.

In Mexico, Morales pledges to 'remain in politics' as Bolivia battles to restore stability

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