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Bolivian Senator Roger Molina is already in Brazil.

The senator, who opposes the government of Evo Morales in Bolivia, spent almost 15 months sheltered in the Brazilian Embassy in La Paz after requesting political asylum in Brazil.

The senator, who opposes the government of Evo Morales in Bolivia, spent almost 15 months sheltered in the Brazilian Embassy in La Paz after requesting political asylum in Brazil (Photo: Leonardo Attuch).

Renata Giraldi
Reporter from Agência Brasil

Brasilia - Bolivian Senator Roger Pinto Molina, who was sheltered for 15 months in the Brazilian embassy in Bolivia, is now back in Brazil. His lawyer, Fernando Tibúrcio, confirmed this to [the media outlet]. Agency Brazil that the parliamentarian left the Brazilian diplomatic representation safely. It is not yet defined where in Brazil Pinto Molina will live, but his lawyer is preparing a press conference on Monday (26) to provide clarifications.

The senator, who opposes the government of Evo Morales in Bolivia, spent almost 15 months sheltered in the Brazilian Embassy in La Paz after requesting political asylum in Brazil. The parliamentarian needed safe passage to leave the country, which was denied by Bolivian authorities, who claimed that the parliamentarian is facing legal proceedings in the country.