Bolivia’s Presidential Son Arrested Amid Ongoing Family Violence Investigation—Justice Must Be Blind to Power

In an unfolding drama that exposes the tensions between power and justice, Luis Marcelo Arce Mosqueira—the eldest son of Bolivian President Luis Arce—was apprehended by Bolivian authorities this Thursday amid accusations of domestic violence against his partner. The case is notable not only for its serious allegation but also because it unfolds despite the accuser formally withdrawing her complaint. This continued pursuit by the Bolivian prosecution serves as a crucial test for rule of law in a nation where political ties often shield elites from accountability. How Can Justice Serve When Political Influence Shadows Every Step? The Bolivian Attorney General’s...