Jeanine Añez

Jeanine Áñez (May 13, 1967 – present) is a Bolivian politician who served as the interim president of Bolivia from November 2019 to November 2020. Born in Bolivia, she had a career in politics and business before the dramatic events of 2019. Following massive protests and political upheaval against Evo Morales' government and disputed election results, Morales resigned and fled the country. As Vice President of the Senate, Áñez assumed the presidency in the politically volatile aftermath, making her Bolivia's first female interim president. Her government implemented controversial policies, including postponing elections and altering political structures, actions that generated significant opposition. Áñez's tenure was marked by continued civil unrest, protests, and international scrutiny regarding the legitimacy of her presidency and governance. After the 2020 elections brought a new government to power, she left office. Subsequently, Áñez faced legal challenges and arrest related to her administration, reflecting Bolivia's deep political polarization. Her brief presidency represents a tumultuous chapter in Bolivian politics and remains highly contested, with supporters viewing her as a stabilizing interim leader and critics seeing her as part of an illegitimate coup.