Two new probes opened into Fernando Cerimedo, right-wing political adviser detained in Bolivia
Bolivian President Paz distances himself from Fernando Cerimedo, his former adviser facing multiple accusations, including attempted femicide, money-laundering and narco-trafficking. Leer más
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz distanced himself from his former Argentine political adviser, Fernando Cerimedo, who is now under investigation for money-laundering and protection of drug traffickers. Cerimedo, 45, was arrested in Bolivia last week in connection with the attempted femicide of his former partner, lawyer Nadia Beller.
Beller survived the attack, which allegedly aimed to prevent her from reporting alleged corruption. Cerimedo, known for his work with right-wing leaders like Javier Milei, Jair Bolsonaro, and Nasry Asfura, is currently held at Palmasola Prison for six months. Paz claimed there was never a contract or direct working relationship between him and Cerimedo.
Bolivian government and opposition sectors called for an independent investigation by the Organisation of American States. Beller accused Paz of creating an elite police unit under Cerimedo's command and signing off on irregular payments to lawmakers. Prosecutors found $43,000 in cash and a bot farm at Cerimedo's home, leading to separate investigations into money-laundering and alleged protection of drug trafficking.
Cerimedo also faces a civil suit in Brazil for alleged slander and defamation during the 2022 Brazilian elections.
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