Salvador Romero, who heads the country’s electoral court, said the decision to delay the elections again came after medical experts warned that COVID-19 infections would peak in Bolivia in late August or early September. AKS as metaphor (2), The tragic experience of Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu and its corollaries (1). Estás reportando este comentario a la redacción. Jodie Evans, by Your email has been successfully registered. by las elecciones, las flores y los indecisos. The Catholic Church joined forces with conservatives earlier Thursday to push for a postponement in response to a rise in coronavirus infections. That is why it does not want elections on Sept. 6," Morales stressed. Daily newsletterReceive essential international news every morning, Take international news everywhere with you! Former conservative Senate vice president Jeanine Anez assumed the interim presidency after Morales left the country but her tenure — originally intended merely as a stopgap until new elections could be organized — has been criticized for dragging on and lacking legitimacy. (hilo) pic.twitter.com/1M4TuQLCm5, The meme reads, "Elections, flowers, and undecided citizens. He had tried to hold on to power but lost the backing of the country’s military after an Organization of American States audit found clear evidence of election fraud. We'll see marches in defense of the democratic vote. ", Just a few hours before the TSE announcement, Former President Evo Morales warned that "a delay in the election date will only harm the people because of the ungovernability, the uncontrolled pandemic, and the economic crisis.". France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines. Bolivia postponed its general elections on Thursday for a second time because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting it off until October 18, officials said. A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc. Arnold August, Get our newsletter delivered directly to your inbox. Besides being a longing for the coup-born regime led by Jeanine Añez, the postponement of the elections was requested by right-wing candidates such as Luis Fernando Camacho and Jorge Quiroga, who argue that the pandemic will not allow the electoral process to take place. It seems that the target of this robbery is to stop the efforts we are making to mass produce the first ever locally mad... Denrele Animasaun Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying a... 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Bolivia postponed its general elections on Thursday for a second time because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting it off until October 18, officials said. If a second round is necessary, it would take place on November 29, according to TSE President Salvador Romero. Debes completar todos los campos obligatorios para poder continuar. Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) Thursday announced that the general elections will be postponed from September 6 to October 18. Salvador Romero, who heads the country's electoral court, said the decision to delay the elections again came after medical experts warned that COVID-19 infections would peak in Bolivia in late August or early September. Morales fled the country in November following three weeks of protests over his re-election in a poll he was constitutionally barred from standing in. Party of former president Morales wanted September date. Sign In or Register to leave a comment, use the forums and more, I have already subscribed | Do not show this message again. "The definitive date for the election gives better conditions for health protection, outside voting facilities and the arrival of international observer missions," said Romero. The poll was originally supposed to be held in May but had been rescheduled to September 6 after the country went into lockdown following the virus outbreak. Mr Morales' Mas party and other critics of the right-wing interim government of Ms Áñez have accused it of using the pandemic to try to hold on to power. But Romero said that "elections require the maximum possible security. ", However, he acknowledged that Bolivia was suffering from "serious polarization" and that the reasons for Morales's resignation following a controversial poll he won last October "have not disappeared.". Technical Feedback: whatsapp 08023469027 Morales is currently living in exile in Argentina and is barred from standing in the general election, even as a legislator. READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. Bolivia has recorded more than 64,000 COVID-19 cases and over 2,300 deaths from the disease. Former conservative Senate vice president Jeanine Anez assumed the interim presidency after Morales left the country but her tenure -- originally intended merely as a stopgap until new elections could be organized -- has been criticized for dragging on and lacking legitimacy. The MAS leader also presented data from a recent survey according to which 72 percent of the people consulted said that they are willing to attend the elections despite the pandemic. Bolivia: MAS Supporters Denounce Gov’t Election Manipulation. A second round run-off — should there be one — would take place on November 29, the electoral court chief added. RELATED: Bolivia: MAS Supporters Denounce Gov’t Election Manipulation. A second round run-off -- should there be one -- would take place on November 29, the electoral court chief added. The elections will now be held on October 18. He had tried to hold on to power but lost the backing of the country's military after an Organization of American States audit found clear evidence of election fraud. If a second round is necessary, it would take place on November 29, according to TSE President Salvador Romero. “The definitive date for the election gives better conditions for health protection, outside voting facilities and the arrival of international observer missions,” said Romero. These announcements take place at a time when the candidate of the Towards Socialism Movement (MAS) Luis Arce indisputably leads the citizens' preference to occupy the Presidency of the republic. Morales is currently living in exile in Argentina and is barred from standing in the general election, even as a legislator. If necessary, a second round will take place on November 29. Bolivia postponed its general elections on Thursday for a second time because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting it off until October 18, officials said. Salvador Romero, the president of the Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), speaks at a press conference in La Paz on July 23, 2020. That is another form of proscription. We'll listen to speeches demanding the right to vote. Donald Trump Starves Venezuela, Cuba to Win Votes in Flor... Black Left Views on American Elections Matter, Bolivia: The Añez Regime Raids Cuba-Owned Clinic in La Paz, Bolivia: Police Remove 420 Bodies From the Streets in 5 Days, Bolivia: Evo Rejects Right-Wing Attempt To Overturn MAS Candida, Bolivia: Añez Regime Undermines the Ombudsman's Authority. Suddenly, we are back in the 70s. Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) Thursday announced that the general elections will be postponed from September 6 to October 18. The Movement for Socialism party of former president Evo Morales, whose candidate Luis Arce led the most recent opinion polls, insisted that the election should go ahead on the original September date.
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