Brazil Helps Convicted Former Bolivian Opposition Leader to Escape From Brazilian Embassy to Brazil, Igniting Demands From Bolivia For His Return

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Friday, November 1, 2013

Author:

Bruce Zagaris

Volume:

29

Issue:

11

Abstract:

On August 24, 2013, the acting head of the Brazilian Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia helped former Bolivian opposition leader Roger Pinto slip out of the embassy at night and drove him to the Brazilian border. The escapade occurred without approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or President and has caused diplomatic tension between the two governments.[1]