Virginia Velasco
Virginia Velasco is a Bolivian senator representing the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party, known for her advocacy for women's rights and child protection. She is currently in the news for proposing a law aimed at prohibiting marriages and free unions involving individuals under the age of 18, highlighting the need to protect minors from the risks of early marriages, such as sexual abuse and unwanted pregnancies. Her initiative is part of a broader effort to address gender inequality and to align Bolivia's laws with international human rights standards.
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Virginia Velasco stated that they will review the law and listen to various social sectors.
Arce impulsa ley para diferir el pago de créditos de vivienda antes del fin de su mandato
Bolivia· 2025-09-21
Virginia Velasco stated that it is not the time to blame others for the current situation of the MAS.
La izquierda dividida en al menos tres flancos, evalúa su derrota en las eleccionesBolivia· 2025-09-04
Virginia Velasco considers the call for null votes to be anti-democratic.
“Dictadura sindical”: campaña evista por el voto nulo es centro de críticasBolivia· 2025-07-29
Virginia Velasco is among the new legislators campaigning for re-election.
Apuestan por reciclar a los legisladores salientes para repostularlos a la AsambleaBolivia· 2025-05-06
Senator Virginia Velasco stated that the approval in the Senate was a historic step for adolescents.
Defensoría del Pueblo insta a diputados bolivianos a aprobar ley contra uniones infantilesBolivia· 2025-04-25
Virginia Velasco proposed a law in Bolivia to prohibit marriages and free unions involving minors under 18 years old.
Bolivia debate una ley para prohibir matrimonios y uniones libres de menores de 18 añosBolivia· 2025-03-25