Bolivian presidency advisor silent as prosecutors prepare attempted femicide charge

Argentine presidential advisor Fernando Cerimedo is reportedly facing charges of attempted femicide in Bolivia. Cerimedo, who advises the Bolivian presidency, was apprehended and taken to a special crime unit after an alleged attack on Nadia Beller at a hotel in the capital city on Monday night.

According to investigations, Beller was inside the hotel when two assailants allegedly entered and opened fire on her. A fiscal commission, led by Yolanda Aguilera, summoned Cerimedo for questioning. He was accompanied by four lawyers and, after the session, the commission formally ordered his arrest.

Cerimedo is expected to be formally charged with attempted femicide in the coming hours. The prosecution has 24 hours from the time of the indictment to schedule a hearing. Meanwhile, the victim, Nadia Beller, is receiving medical attention at a private clinic and is reported to be out of danger, according to the Special Force to Fight Crime (Felcc) and the Prosecutor's Office.

Cerimedo has opted to remain silent before the fiscal commission investigating his alleged involvement in the incident. The formalization of his charges indicates a significant step in the legal process against him.