The Fourth Criminal Chamber of La Paz ratified the definitive extinction of the 'Golpe de Estado I' case against Governor Luis Fernando Camacho, who was accused of overthrowing Evo Morales in 2019. The decision was based on the expiration of the legally permitted time for the process, leading to Camacho's release from Chonchocoro prison.
Key points
- The extinction was ratified on appeal after a lower court initially ruled in favor of the governor in February, a decision that the Prosecutor's Office and complainant Lidia Patty had appealed.
- Camacho's lawyer, Martín Camacho, stated the resolution is definitive as no further appeal or cassation recourse exists.
- Luis Fernando Camacho had been detained in Chonchocoro prison between 2022 and 2025.
- Marco Pumari, also accused in the same case, may pursue a similar incident request independently since he was not declared in contempt of court.
- Separately, in Chile, the defense for Blumar presented arguments and expert reports in the 'Caso Bruma' hearing, seeking to dismiss criminal responsibility for the company following a fatal 2025 collision between two fishing vessels.
Why it matters
The final closure of the 'Golpe I' case marks a significant legal development for Luis Fernando Camacho, who was detained for years over the 2019 events. The ruling also sets a precedent regarding the time limits for legal proceedings in Bolivia.
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