LA PAZ, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Bolivia’s Congress, managed by the socialist occasion of the previous indigenous President Evo Morales, accredited on Thursday evening a report that recommends a lawsuit in opposition to outgoing right-wing President Jeanine Anez for genocide and different alleged crimes.

The report, submitted by a parliamentary fee, alleges that Anez and a few of her ministers are liable for “resolutions opposite to the Structure and the legal guidelines, breach of duties, genocide, homicide, critical accidents, prison affiliation, deprivation of liberty and the pressured disappearance of individuals.”

Bolivia spiraled into chaos after its October 2019 election was mired in controversy amid allegations it had been rigged; Morales then resigned underneath stress from safety forces and protesters.

After assuming energy on Nov. 12 of final 12 months, Anez’s authorities got here underneath hearth for a legislation giving the army broad discretion in using drive. At the least 30 folks had been killed in protests after she took workplace, most of whom had been MAS supporters and civilians.

Morales’ MAS socialist occasion resumed management of the presidency when its candidate Luis Arce received elections this month. Arce will take workplace on Nov. 8.

The report recommending the swimsuit will now be weighed by Bolivia’s parliament, the place MAS represents a majority however falls in need of the two-thirds wanted to approve it. (Reporting by Daniel Ramos; writing by Cassandra Garrison; Enhancing by Aurora Ellis)