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Bolivian ex-President Arce arrested in corruption probe
Luis Arce, who was the President of Bolivia until last month, has been arrested.
The Bolivian Attorney General said Arce will face trial for alleged embezzlement that happened when he was the economy minister, not while he was President.
A former minister, Maria Nela Prada, said this is an abuse of power and political persecution.
The Attorney General denied this.
Arce is expected to appear before a judge soon.
This arrest happened after a new president, Rodrigo Paz, won the election and promised to fight corruption.
Luis Arce, former President of Bolivia, was arrested on December 10 in La Paz.
The arrest is related to an investigation into alleged embezzlement during his tenure as economy minister.
Arce will face a regular trial, and a judge will decide if he can remain free during the process.
Maria Nela Prada, a former minister, claims the arrest is political persecution.
The Attorney General denies any political motivation behind the arrest.
- Who
- Luis Arce, former President of Bolivia
- What
- Arrest and detention in connection with a corruption probe
- Where
- La Paz, Bolivia
- When
- December 10
- Why
- Alleged embezzlement during his tenure as economy minister
Maria Nela Prada (Former Minister)
Roger Mariaca (Attorney General)
Nature of Arrest
Maria Nela Prada (Former Minister)
Political persecution and abuse of power
Roger Mariaca (Attorney General)
Legal process with no political motivation
Key facts
- Arrested Individual
- Luis Arce
- Former Position
- President of Bolivia
- Source of Information
- Maria Nela Prada (former minister)
- Date of Arrest
- December 10
- Location of Arrest
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Alleged Crimes
- Embezzlement during tenure as economy minister
- Next Legal Step
- Appearance before a precautionary measures judge
- Political Context
- End of MAS party's dominance after October election
Quotes
Roger Mariaca
Bolivia's Attorney General
“We are going to bring this person who is currently in custody before a judicial authority and he will be charged at a later date. A judge will then decide whether or not he will be allowed to defend himself while still remaining free.”
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“Arce will face a regular trial as the alleged acts of embezzlement he is being held for were reportedly committed during his tenure as economy minister and not while he served as President of the South American nation.”
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Maria Nela Prada
Former minister to the presidency under Luis Arce
“Of course he’s innocent. This is a total abuse of power. We hope this case is not being used as an excuse for political persecution.”
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