Bolivian Lawmakers Vote on Minister's Interpellation Over Timber Seizure

Lawmakers in Bolivia's Plurinational Legislative Assembly have begun voting on an interpellation session concerning the Minister of Government, Marco Antonio Oviedo. The session focused on four key areas related to timber seized in Chile.

Minister Oviedo presented his responses to 11 questions posed by the legislators. Following his explanations, the assembly is now deciding whether to accept his statements or to issue a censure against him. This process mirrors a similar interpellation faced by the Minister of Hydrocarbons, Marcelo Blanco.

Initial indications suggest that Minister Oviedo may be cleared. Reports indicate that votes are being divided between a simple majority vote and abstentions. This division could allow Oviedo to avoid a formal censure, effectively releasing him from the assembly's scrutiny.

Some assembly members commented that the minister's explanations were sufficiently clear, even satisfying the questioners. This sentiment suggests that the interpellation is likely to conclude with a simple majority vote in favor of Oviedo, which would have no binding effect on his authority. The situation remains a developing story.