Fifth search in La Paz links presidential advisor to rented, unused office

In La Paz, Bolivia, the Public Ministry executed a fifth search warrant on Friday as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged illicit enrichment by presidential advisor Fernando Cerimedo.

The latest search took place near midday in a building located in the Calacoto zone of La Paz. Investigators identified a specific space within the building that was reportedly designated to serve as Cerimedo's office. According to preliminary information, this location was intended to handle all logistical operations related to his role within the government or his advisory capacity, which is the focus of the current investigation.

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Here, according to preliminary information, the office of Mr. Cerimedo was going to operate and where they were going to carry out all the logistics that he was going to have as part of the Government or as part of the Government's advisory, which is what is being investigated.

However, prosecutor Miguel Cardozo clarified that the property itself was still empty. Despite never being used, rent had been paid for the space for over three months. The cost of this unused rental property was approximately 25,000 bolivianos. Authorities seized invoices and documentation related to the rental agreement.

Fernando Cerimedo is currently detained in Santa Cruz, facing accusations of attempted femicide against his former partner, Nadia Beller. In La Paz, a separate legal case has been opened against him concerning alleged illicit enrichment.

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The cost of the rent for this property, which they have never used for more than three months, is around 25 thousand bolivianos. Only the invoices and documentation of whoever rented the property have been seized.