8 months ago
Bolivia judge orders ex-President Arce's detention
A judge in Bolivia has decided that the former President, Luis Arce, will be held in prison for five months.
This is because he is being investigated for taking money that was supposed to be used for projects to help indigenous communities.
He was the President until last month and was also the economy minister before that.
The judge thinks there is enough evidence to keep him in prison while they continue their investigation.
This is a big deal because he was a very important leader in Bolivia.
Former Bolivian President Luis Arce has been ordered to be held in pre-trial detention for five months.
He is being investigated for alleged embezzlement and economic misconduct related to funds for indigenous community projects.
Arce will be detained in a prison in the capital city of La Paz.
The investigation is related to his time as economy minister under former President Evo Morales.
Arce left office as President last month.
- Who
- Luis Arce, former President of Bolivia
- What
- Detention for five months in pre-trial detention
- Where
- La Paz, Bolivia
- When
- Following his detention earlier this week, with the ruling on Friday, December 12
- Why
- Investigation for alleged embezzlement and economic misconduct related to the diversion of funds for projects in indigenous communities
Key facts
- Person Detained
- Luis Arce
- Position
- Former President of Bolivia
- Detention Duration
- 5 months
- Location of Detention
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Alleged Crime
- Embezzlement and economic misconduct
- Related Projects
- Funds for indigenous community projects
- Previous Role
- Economy Minister under Evo Morales
Sources
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