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Weekly Report - 25 September 2014 (WR-14-38)
BOLIVIA: Falling short on another pledge
A recent prison clash which left four people dead and 11 injured has exposed the failure of the government led by President Evo Morales to make good a key promise ahead of the 12 October general elections – overhaul of the prison service. The violence comes just over a year after the deadliest riot took place in Bolivia’s history, at the country’s largest jail – Palmasola, Santa Cruz – in which 35 people died, leading the government to promise to carry out a complete overhaul of the sector. It also comes as the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) government is facing more general criticism over justice, following the suspension of two top judges in July [WR-14-32].
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