{
  "id": 3659537,
  "title": "Two new probes opened into Fernando Cerimedo, right-wing political adviser detained in Bolivia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/two-new-probes-opened-into-fernando-cerimedo-right-wing-political",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:48:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Times",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-times",
    "url": "https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/two-new-probes-opened-into-fernando-cerimedo-right-wing-political-adviser-detained-in-bolivia.phtml"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Bolivian President Paz distances himself from Fernando Cerimedo, his former adviser facing multiple accusations, including attempted femicide, money-laundering and narco-trafficking. Leer más",
  "key_points": [
    "Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz distanced himself from former adviser Fernando Cerimedo.",
    "Cerimedo arrested for money-laundering, protection of drug traffickers.",
    "Bolivia calls for independent investigation by OAS."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The detention of Fernando Cerimedo and ensuing probes mark a significant escalation of scrutiny into the activities of right-wing political operatives and their potential connections to corruption and organized crime.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}