Former Bolivian President Anez harmed herself while in jail -lawyer


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  • Sunday, 22 Aug 2021

FILE PHOTO: Bolivia's former interim President Jeanine Anez is seen in a car outside the FELCC (Special Force to fight against Crime) headquarters in La Paz, Bolivia March 13, 2021. REUTERS/Manuel Claure/File Photo

LA PAZ (Reuters) - Former Bolivian President Jeanine Anez harmed herself by cutting her lower arms while in jail on Saturday, her lawyer Norka Cuellar told local media after police reported what they categorized as attempted suicide.

"This is a cry for help from the former president. She feels very harassed," the lawyer told reporters.

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