Government Accountability

Former Bolivian President Luis Arce Jailed Amid Corruption Probe—A Stark Reminder of Global Anti-Corruption Struggles

By Economics Desk | December 13, 2025

Luis Arce, Bolivia’s ex-president, faces preventive detention over corruption allegations tied to indigenous development funds during his ministerial tenure. This case highlights the ongoing global challenge of holding leaders accountable and protecting national interests.

Bolivia's recent political turmoil reached a critical juncture as former President Luis Arce was placed under preventive detention just one month after leaving office. Accused of authorizing misappropriations from a state fund aimed at indigenous projects during his time as Economy Minister under Evo Morales’ administration, Arce’s incarceration raises urgent questions about government accountability not only in Latin America but also beyond. Corruption Allegations Shadow Bolivia’s Leadership—Are Similar Risks Looming Closer to Home? Arce stands accused by Bolivian prosecutors of "breach of duty" and "uneconomic conduct" for releasing resources from the Indigenous Development Fund (Fondioc) into private accounts linked to...

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