Edmundo Novillo
Edmundo Novillo is a Bolivian politician who currently serves as the Minister of Defense in the administration of President Luis Arce. He is known for his involvement in various defense and security policies aimed at strengthening Bolivia's military capabilities and ensuring national security. Novillo has been a prominent figure within the political landscape of Bolivia, particularly during times of political transition.
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Edmundo Novillo, the Minister of Defense, indicated that there was a political agreement to attribute a supposed bad government to President Luis Arce.
Novillo dice que quisieron anular a Arce como rival político y culpa a la ALP por crisis económica
Bolivia· 2025-09-28
Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense who reported on the forest fires in Bolivia.
Incendios: abrieron 58 procesos administrativos y 7 penalesBolivia· 2025-08-24
Edmundo Novillo, the Minister of Defense, expressed concern over the fire in the Noel Kempff Mercado.
El fuego en el Parque Noel Kempff Mercado ya afectó más de 10.000 hectáreasBolivia· 2025-08-12Edmundo Novillo guaranteed that the Armed Forces provided all personnel required by the Electoral Body to ensure security during the electoral operation.
Abre una semana decisiva para la elección general y el TSE afina toda la logísticaBolivia· 2025-08-11Edmundo Novillo informed that investigations ruled out burning in nearby communities, confirming an intentional origin of the fire.
Incendio en Noel Kempff Mercado fue intencional, según el Gobierno nacionalBolivia· 2025-08-10Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense who highlighted the issue of contraband and the government's response to it.
En el norte argentino se hace más frecuente cruzar la frontera boliviana y hacer los tours de compras vía contrabandoBolivia· 2025-08-08Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense who verbally assaulted journalist Cecilia Bellido during an interview.
Mujeres periodistas respaldan a Cecilia Bellido tras tensa entrevista con el Ministro de DefensaBolivia· 2025-08-08
Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense who provided information about the government's efforts against contraband.
En 7.467 operativos se afectó Bs 14 millones al contrabando a la inversaBolivia· 2025-08-03The Minister of Defense, Edmundo Novillo, added the media to the campaign that labeled this government as 'the most besieged government in history'.
Gobierno acusa a Evo y a medios de comunicación de haber provocado debacle de su gestiónBolivia· 2025-08-03
Novillo is the current Minister of Defense who previously accused De la Fuente.
Testigo ‘clave’ del caso Golpe: Fraguaron mi declaración para acusar a Añez y CamachoBolivia· 2025-07-22
Edmundo Novillo, the Minister of Defense, reported on the impact of operations against smuggling in Bolivia.
Durante el primer semestre, operativos contra el contrabando provocan pérdidas por Bs 78,1 millones a la actividad ilegalBolivia· 2025-07-21Edmundo Novillo is the current minister of Defense and president of the TAM board.
El TAM tiene el avión FAB 108 abandonado hace siete años en Inglaterra por falta de pagoBolivia· 2025-07-20
Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense who emphasized the military's role in combating smuggling.
Contrabando: 23 nuevas rutas por donde salen 12 productos vitalesBolivia· 2025-07-16
Edmundo Novillo called for unity among presidential candidates originating from the MAS.
Novillo llama a unirse a candidatos presidenciales que tuvieron su “origen" en el MASBolivia· 2025-07-07
Edmundo Novillo informed that the National Government allocated 20 million bolivianos to face forest fires and other natural disasters this year.
Gobierno dispone Bs 20 millones para enfrentar incendios y desastres naturalesBolivia· 2025-07-07Edmundo Novillo informed that fire control camps will be installed in the most affected communities starting in July.
Plan contra incendios forestales: instalarán campamentos de control en comunidades e incorporarán tecnologíaBolivia· 2025-06-27Edmundo Novillo emphasized that the military presence in conflicts was constitutional and aimed at restoring peace in Bolivia.
Defensa subraya que presencia militar en los conflictos fue en el marco constitucionalBolivia· 2025-06-19
Evo Morales held Edmundo Novillo, the Minister of Defense, responsible for the alleged military movements.
Policía desbloquea y gasifica a evistas en el puente Khora I y despeja la carretera en VintoBolivia· 2025-06-08
Edmundo Novillo assured that they will not yield to pressures from the evismo.
Arce dice que Evo busca su renuncia con bloqueos y sube la tensión en medio de la crisisBolivia· 2025-06-04
Edmundo Novillo, the Minister of Defense, stated that the police are acting in response to the conflict generated by various sectors.
Bolivia se paraliza por la crisis: bloqueos ahondan crisis de suministro de combustible y la actividad económicaBolivia· 2025-06-02Edmundo Novillo stated that if protests escalate, the president can act with the military to preserve democratic order.
Defensa dice que Arce puede actuar con militares para preservar proceso democrático, si protestas se desbordanBolivia· 2025-06-02Edmundo Novillo, the Minister of Defense, acknowledged the energy crisis and the government's efforts to import fuels.
Analistas afirman que Bolivia atraviesa una crisis energéticaBolivia· 2025-05-26
Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense who stated that borders will be reinforced.
De enero a la fecha se ha afectado al contrabando en unos Bs 50 millones, según el gobiernoBolivia· 2025-05-26
Edmundo Novillo, the Minister of Defense, publicly admitted that Bolivia has exhausted its natural gas reserves.
“Bolivia ya agotó sus reservas de gas”: ministro Novillo admite crisis energéticaBolivia· 2025-05-25Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense and is requested to testify in the investigation.
Acusado del ‘Zuñigazo’ pide convocar a declarar a Arce, Novillo y del Castillo y los pone como testigosBolivia· 2025-04-24
Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense questioned about his knowledge of the military actions.
Salvemos la justicia y la libertad de ciudadanos ilustresBolivia· 2025-04-15
Edmundo Novillo was involved in the meeting with Zúñiga and other officials regarding the military takeover.
Moldiz niega reunión con Zúñiga antes de la ‘toma’ militarBolivia· 2025-04-13
Edmundo Novillo highlighted that the rainy season has affected 4,971 communities in Bolivia.
¿Cómo será el invierno este 2025?Bolivia· 2025-04-02
Minister Edmundo Novillo reported on the fatalities and damages caused by the rains.
Declaran prioridad la atención de emergencias en Bolivia por lluvias, que dejan 52 muertosBolivia· 2025-04-01
Edmundo Novillo is the Minister of Defense who stated that the government is helping with the situation by providing personnel and small boats.
Beni: ganaderos intentan salvar 200.000 animales afectados por las inundacionesBolivia· 2025-03-31