René Joaquino

René Joaquino Cabrera is a Bolivian politician and the founder the Social Alliance political party. Joaquino was born on February 27, 1966 in the community of Asientos, part of Chicoca Chica ayllu and within the canton of Tomave, Antonio Quijarro Province, Potosí Department. He was twice elected mayor of the city of Potosí, in 2004 and 2010, but was suspended from that office on August 18, 2010. He resumed his duties on February 7, 2013.[1] Joaquino is the city's first indigenous mayor.

Joaquino's suspension as mayor was legally required due to his indictment for the municipality's illegal purchase of used vehicles in 2006.[2] His conviction on these charges was reversed by Bolivia's Supreme Tribunal of Justice on December 12, 2012,[3] but he continued to face two additional criminal investigations.[4] Joaquino was finally acquitted in the matter in December 2013.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Alarcón, Pavel (2013-02-08). "René Joaquino vuelve a ser alcalde potosino". La Prensa. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
  2. ↑ "René Joaquino es el quinto Alcalde suspendido por Ley de Autonomías". La Jornada. 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  3. ↑ "Anulan el fallo que condenó a René Joaquino". Los Tiempos. 2012-12-13. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  4. ↑ "Fiscalía investiga a René Joaquino por otros dos casos". La Razón. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  5. ↑ "Joaquino es absuelto en el caso de los vehículos usados". Erbol Digital. 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-04.