Juan Manuel Mariscal Crispín

Juan Manuel Mariscal Crispín is a Bolivian lawyer and political figure, known for his role as the defense attorney for Ruth Nina, a former presidential candidate and leader of the defunct Partido de Acción Nacional Boliviano (PAN-Bol). At the age of 48, he has recently been in the news for his candidacy as a substitute deputy for the Movimiento de Renovación Nacional (Morena) in Cochabamba. Mariscal has publicly criticized Nina's arrest, arguing that her statements, while controversial, did not constitute a crime. His political engagement is notable as Morena aims to participate in the upcoming general elections, with a platform that includes support for candidates associated with the evismo faction.