Ex-advisor to Argentina's Milei arrested in Bolivia over attack allegations

Fernando Cerimedo, a political and communications advisor who previously worked with Argentinian President Javier Milei, faces allegations of involvement in an attack on activist Nadia Beller. He was arrested at Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, following the incident where Beller was shot three times.

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Taking into account that Cerimedo was presented as one of the political and political communication advisors at the central level, of course it affects him enormously because he is a person of high relevance and linked to the president.

The scandal is poised to tarnish the image of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz's administration, as Cerimedo is considered a close confidant. Constitutional lawyer Esteban Ortuño stated that Cerimedo's high-profile role and connection to the president mean the situation "affects him enormously."

Ortuño expressed concern over the potential entanglement of "the highest spheres of state administration" with "police chronicles." He described the situation in Santa Cruz as a "strong social decomposition" and a sign of "loss of state control."

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This fact raises concerns that the highest spheres of state administration end up intertwined with police chronicles.

Senator Marcela Guerrero called for thorough investigations, emphasizing the unacceptability of such violence against a woman. She also criticized the "failure" of the Minister of Government, Marco Oviedo, in ensuring public safety, stating that the frequent occurrences in Santa Cruz are alarming.

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It must be clarified because we are quite concerned that this is happening very frequently in the department of Santa Cruz and again we see the failure of the Minister of Government, Marco Oviedo, who does not guarantee the protection of human life.