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Bolivia: Ex-Police Chief Charged Over Sacaba Massacre
Funeral of Sacaba victims, Cochabamba, Bolivia, Nov. 17, 2019 | Photo: Twitter/ @CarwilBJ
Published 23 February 2021
He was accused of being ultimately responsible for the death of nine citizens murdered during the 2019 protests against the coup led by Jeanine Añez.
The Cochabamba Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday charged former Police Commander Jaime Zurita for his responsibility in the 2019 Sacaba massacre.
Zurita was Cochabamba Police Department's chief, which is why he was ultimately responsible for repressing coca-growers marching to demand the reinstatement of the then-President Evo Morales (2006-2019).
The Prosecutor's Office has charged him with murder after his subordinate troops opened fire on protesters causing nine dead and several dozens of wounded people.
"So far, it is unknown what precautionary measure will be applied to Zurita," said Cochabamba Prosecutor's Office Coordinator Ximena Narvaez.
More:
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Bolivia-Ex-Police-Chief-Charged-Over-Sacaba-Massacre-20210223-0014.html
Commander Jaime Zurita
