Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Summary
Bolivia arrested Fernando Cerimedo, a political adviser to right-wing Latin American leaders, on suspicion of planning a murder. The arrest followed an attack on lawyer and activist Nadia Beller, who opposes controversial economic reforms in Bolivia.Key Facts
- Fernando Cerimedo is an adviser to right-wing politicians including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz.
- Cerimedo was arrested at a Bolivian airport while trying to fly back to Argentina.
- Nadia Beller, a lawyer and political activist, was shot by two men disguised as delivery drivers in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
- Beller was four weeks pregnant at the time of the attack.
- Beller believes she was targeted because she opposed Decree 5503, a law proposing economic changes like removing state fuel subsidies.
- Decree 5503 aims to reverse policies from Bolivia’s former socialist government.
- Beller reportedly had a romantic relationship with Cerimedo and revealed his political influence while speaking from her hospital bed.
- Bolivia’s Vice President Edmand Lara called for a fair investigation, warning the attack threatens democracy and freedom of expression.
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