Margarita Terán
Margarita Terán is a significant figure in Bolivia, known for her past leadership in the cocalero movement and her ties to the political party Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS). She is the sister of Elba Terán and has been embroiled in controversy, notably as an alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder of Lieutenant David Andrade and his wife during a cocalero protest in 2000. Her historical connections to both the coca trade and political power have raised ongoing concerns regarding the influence of narcotics on Bolivian politics.
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Margarita Terán is a coca leader and ally of Evo Morales, related to Elba Terán Gonzales.
Las figuras del entorno de Evo Morales que hoy cuentan con expedientes por narcotráfico
Bolivia· 2025-09-28
Margarita Terán is mentioned as the ex dirigente cocalera and sister of Elba Terán.
Consejo de la Magistratura investiga a jueces por liberar a Elba Terán, pese a tener una condena de 15 añosBolivia· 2025-09-25
Margarita Terán has left her leadership position among the coca growers, and her current whereabouts are unknown.
Evistas cierran filas en torno a su líder y acusan al gobierno de desplegar plan de desprestigioBolivia· 2025-09-24
Margarita Terán is mentioned as the sister of Elba Terán Gonzales and a former coca leader.
Exviceministro de Evo Morales será puesto ante un juez por tráfico de sustancias controladasBolivia· 2025-09-24
Margarita Terán is mentioned as the sister of Elba Terán and a former leader.
En 48 horas, dos allegados a Evo caen por narcotráfico y este opta por el silencioBolivia· 2025-09-24
Margarita Terán is the sister of Elba Terán and a former cocalera leader.
Juez ordena 30 días de detención preventiva para Elba Terán, detenida por narcotráfico en el TrópicoBolivia· 2025-09-24
Margarita Terán is a historical figure of the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) and was implicated in a kidnapping and murder case.
Chapare: detienen nuevamente a una de las hermanas Terán en posesión de sustancias controladasBolivia· 2025-09-23
