King of the Afro-Bolivians | |
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Rey Afroboliviano (Spanish) | |
Incumbent | |
Julio I since 18 April 1992 | |
Details | |
Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Prince Rolando Julio |
First monarch | Uchicho |
Formation | 1823 |
Website | casarealafroboliviana |
The Afro-Bolivian Royal House (Spanish: la Casa Real Afroboliviana) is a ceremonial monarchy recognized as part of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, which does not interfere with the system of the Presidential republic in force within the country. It was established in 1823 with the coronation of King Uchicho and is centered in Mururata, a village in the Yungas region of Bolivia. The monarchy is treated as a customary leader of the Afro-Bolivian community. The powers of the Afro-Bolivian king are similar to those of a traditional king, representing the Afro-Bolivian community. The current Afro-Bolivian monarchs are King Julio Pinedo and Queen Angélica Larrea.