Bolivia lawmakers likely force economy minister's removal in setback for President Paz
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On Tuesday, the Legislative Assembly of Bolivia censored the Minister of Economy, José Gabriel Espinoza, opening the door to his dismissal.
The decision, of a binding nature, obliges President Rodrigo Paz to dismiss José Gabriel Espinoza, who did not attend the interpellation called for this Tuesday.
Bolivia lawmakers force economy minister's removal in setback for President Paz
LA PAZ, Aug 18 - Bolivia's Congress on Tuesday voted to censure Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza, a move that forces his removal and deals a fresh blow to President Rodrigo Paz at a delicate moment for his economic reform agenda. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bolivia lawmakers likely force economy minister's removal in setback for President Paz
Bolivia's Congress voted on Tuesday to censure Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza, a decision President Rodrigo Paz's government said was unconstitutional and signaled would be challenged before the country's top constitutional tribunal.
On Tuesday, the Legislative Assembly of Bolivia censored the Minister of Economy and Public Finance, José Gabriel Espinoza, for not attending an interpellation on the government's policies to address the country's economic crisis, a decision that could force the president, Rodrigo Paz, to remove him.
The Minister of Economy stated that he justified his absence from the interpellation session and noted that he will be governed by the provisions of the Constitution to define the effects of censorship, in addition to consulting the Constitutional Court on the validity of the decision taken by the legislators.
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