Argentina: Investigation involving Evo Morales advances slowly in court

An Argentine court investigation involving former Bolivian President Evo Morales remains active, but the proceedings have moved slowly. Nicolás Silvera, a lawyer for the Apolo Foundation, which is participating as a private complainant, confirmed that the case continues against the former president.

The investigation concerns alleged human trafficking and corruption of minors. It is being handled by Federal Criminal and Correctional Court No. 2 at the Comodoro Py courthouse in Buenos Aires. The file reopened in April 2025 after an earlier proceeding, based on complaints filed by the Apolo Foundation, had been archived.

Twenty-five Federal Police officers who had served as Morales' guards have given statements. The Public Prosecutor's Office has not yet requested further evidence. Asked whether former Argentine officials, witnesses or Morales himself might be summoned, Silvera said, "It depends on the evidence requested by the Public Prosecutor's Office. They ask for certain individuals to be called to testify. In practical terms, there is no way to know."

Silvera said two of the guards told investigators they had seen Morales with a minor who did not match the description of his daughter. No further details about the officers' statements were provided.

The complaints relate to Morales' cohabitation with minors while he was in political asylum between Dec. 12, 2019, and Nov. 9, 2020. In Bolivia, the former president also faces two arrest warrants that have not been carried out, amid an uncertain political and social situation linked to diesel shortages and an economic crisis.

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It depends on the evidence requested by the Public Prosecutor's Office. They ask for certain individuals to be called to testify. In practical terms, there is no way to know.