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Recovering independence: The challenge of Bolivia’s new Ombudsman

The new Ombudsman of Bolivia, Pedro Callisaya, took office on Tuesday, September 27, with the challenge of recovering the credibility and independence of that institution after being elected in a controversial session in Parliament.

Callisaya was sworn in at the Vice-Presidency before the President of the Parliament and Vice-President of the country, David Choquehuanca, legislators and several indigenous organizations, human rights activists, and activists for the defense of sexual diversity.

Pedro Callisaya, Bolivia's new Ombudsman.
Pedro Callisaya, Bolivia’s new Ombudsman. (Photo: internet reproduction)

With information from El Debate

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