Thomas Becker

As attorney general, Mariaca had been investigating Fernando Cerimedo for a series of alleged crimes, including drug trafficking, illicit enrichment, and femicide. Cerimedo had been criticized for his role as one of the main advisors to President Rodrigo Paz and for his ties to the administration of Donald Trump. In fact, he has been described as 'the MAGA [Make America Great Again] man in Latin America.' Just when the investigation seemed to gain momentum, the U.S. revoked Mariaca's visa, and less than 48 hours later, the Bolivian government ordered her arrest. The timing and sequence of events suggest political motivations. Thomas Becker, lawyer and legal director of the University Network for Human Rights, notes to elDiario.es from Bolivia that Mariaca's arrest is related to the Cerimedo case and suggests that there are political motivations. #FernandoCerimedo #Bolivia #MAGA (translated)