Manuel Baptista
Manuel Baptista serves as the president of the Consejo de la Magistratura (CA) in Bolivia, playing a pivotal role in overseeing judicial appointments and ensuring the integrity of the judiciary. His recent involvement in discussions regarding the financial sustainability and independence of the judiciary highlights his commitment to maintaining a robust and impartial legal system ahead of the 2025 general elections.
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Manuel Baptista confirmed that the case of Elba Terán will be reviewed for potential judicial irregularities.
Consejo de la Magistratura investiga a jueces por liberar a Elba Terán, pese a tener una condena de 15 años
Bolivia· 2025-09-25
Baptista assured that a Transparency official will follow up on the judicial process facing Lara.
El debate en el mercado Abasto que no fue: Velasco llegó, Lara declinó por líos judicialesBolivia· 2025-08-27
Manuel Baptista is the president of the Consejo de la Magistratura and reported on the disciplinary processes against judges in the country.
El 20% de los jueces del país tienen procesos disciplinariosBolivia· 2025-07-22Manuel Baptista is the president of the Council of the Magistracy who denounced Marcelo Lea Plaza.
Consorcio: El certificado usado para suspender a magistrada era falsoBolivia· 2025-07-08
Manuel Baptista is the president of the Council of the Magistracy who participated in a meeting regarding the judicial crisis.
Cae un alto magistrado y tribunales le piden al TCP que apoye independencia judicialBolivia· 2025-06-18
Manuel Baptista announced the preventive detention of Judge Marcelo Lea Plaza.
Dictan detención preventiva de seis meses contra el juez de Coroico, Marcelo Lea PlazaBolivia· 2025-06-16
Manuel Baptista, president of the Council of the Judiciary, criticized the judicial decision made by Judge Lea Plaza.
Jessica Saravia jura como nueva ministra de Justicia en medio de escándalo por presunta manipulación judicialBolivia· 2025-06-16
Manuel Baptista announced disciplinary actions against judges involved in Morales' case.
La denuncia por estupro y trata contra Evo está atrapada en pugna judicialBolivia· 2025-05-06
Manuel Baptista is the president of the Council of the Judiciary who announced a disciplinary process against Judge Moreno.
La jueza Lilian Moreno guarda silencio y el IDIF evalúa su estado de saludBolivia· 2025-05-06
Manuel Baptista is the president of the Council of the Judiciary who reported on the judges' actions.
Magistratura establece que los dos jueces del caso Evo cometieron faltas gravísimas sin competenciaBolivia· 2025-05-05
Manuel Baptista announced that the Council of the Magistracy will initiate investigations into the case.
Dos resoluciones judiciales mantienen en vilo orden de captura contra Evo MoralesBolivia· 2025-05-03
Manuel Baptista is the president of the Council of the Judiciary mentioned in the action of freedom filed by judge Lilian Moreno.
TDJ revoca permiso temporal de la jueza que anuló aprehensión contra EvoBolivia· 2025-05-02
Lilian Moreno clarified that she did not present any legal action against Manuel Baptista, the president of the Council of the Judiciary.
La jueza Lilian Moreno rompe el silencio en contacto con EL DEBER: “Esta acción es totalmente malintencionada, porque yo no la he presentado”Bolivia· 2025-05-02
Manuel Baptista is the President of the Council of the Judiciary who announced an investigation against the judge.
Jueza que favoreció a Evo demanda con acción de libertadBolivia· 2025-05-02Manuel Baptista confirmed that a disciplinary investigation was initiated against the judge.
Policía confirma que jueza Moreno, que favoreció a Evo, viajó a La Paz y temen que haya salido del paísBolivia· 2025-05-01Manuel Baptista is the president of the Council of the Judiciary who announced an investigation against Judge Lilian Moreno.
Inician proceso a jueza que anuló orden de aprehensión contra EvoBolivia· 2025-05-01
Manuel Baptista announced that the Council of the Magistrature will initiate investigations into the case.
Evo Morales dice que "llegó la justicia" después de que se anulara su orden de capturaBolivia· 2025-05-01Manuel Baptista is the president of the National Council of Magistracy who warned that the judge's decision would be reviewed.
Jueza anula orden de captura contra Evo Morales en Bolivia
Venezuela· 2025-04-30Manuel Baptista warned that the judiciary will be strict if a judicial authority evades the law.
Presidente del TSJ reprocha fallo que favorece a Evo: “permite a procesados por pedofilia burlarse de la justicia”Bolivia· 2025-04-30
Manuel Baptista is the president of the Consejo de la Magistratura who announced the investigation against the judge.
Consejo de la Magistratura abre investigación contra jueza que anuló orden de aprehensión contra Evo MoralesBolivia· 2025-04-30Manuel Baptista is the president of the Council of the Judiciary and participated in the meeting regarding judicial matters.
Saucedo: “Ningún juez pondrá en riesgo las elecciones presidenciales”Bolivia· 2025-03-19