“The Bolivian Prosecutor’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales. Morales did not appear to testify and considers the case a political persecution.”, — write on: unn.ua
Details
Morales’ case has been under investigation since September, and the warrant was issued after he failed to appear to testify in the case.
The judge must first set a date for a hearing during which the state prosecutor will present the prosecution’s case. After that, if the judge deems it necessary, he must sign a warrant for Morales’ arrest.
The country of 12 million has been gripped this year by social unrest and clashes between rival factions of the pro-ruling Socialist Party, which have blocked critical highways. The country’s economy is suffering from a shortage of dollars and fuel after the central bank nearly ran out of foreign exchange reserves last year, creating difficulties for importers.
Morales, 65, who served as president for 13 years, has previously denied any wrongdoing. He claims the charges are an attempt by his successor, Luis Arce, to prevent him from running in next year’s presidential election.
Addition
Evo Morales appears in the Bolivian justice investigation in the case of alleged human trafficking and the rape of a minor.
The case unfolds at a time of political instability in Bolivia, which involves Evo Morales and the country’s current president, Luis Arce.
We will remind
In October, Evo Morales reported an attempt on his life involving the military and the police. According to him, unknown persons in trucks chased and fired at his car.