Former Bolivian President Luis Arce Imprisoned Amid Corruption Investigation
Former Bolivian President Luis Arce faces five months of preventive detention over corruption allegations tied to Indigenous development funds—raising serious questions about governance and accountability in a nation struggling with political turmoil.
In a move that underscores the deep challenges of corruption and political accountability shaping Latin America, former Bolivian President Luis Arce was ordered into preventive detention for five months at La Paz's San Pedro prison. The charges stem from alleged mismanagement of funds intended for Indigenous projects during his tenure as Minister of Economy under Evo Morales’ administration—a period already tarnished by controversy.Is Bolivia Confronting Corruption or Shielding Power?The decision by the anti-corruption judge Mario Helmer Laura comes after more than six hours of virtual hearings, where Arce failed to dispel concerns about potential interference in the ongoing investigation. Despite...
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