Former Bolivian president Luis Arce reportedly detained by police

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Tiago Rogero South America correspondentDecember 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM

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Former Bolivian president Luis Arce was reportedly detained by police in La Paz on Wednesday and taken to police headquarters. While police have not officially commented, the vice-president, Edmand Lara, stated Arce's apprehension was due to a prosecutorial resolution, hinting at corruption allegations. Arce's former presidency minister claims he was "illegally kidnapped" and that the detention is related to the "Indigenous fund case," a government fund for Indigenous development projects. Arce served as president until November and previously as finance minister under Evo Morales. He is reportedly giving a statement to police, with the ombudsman's office present, while his former minister seeks information about the detention.

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Edmand Lara ×370% María Nela Prada Tejada ×280% Luis Arce ×7100% Bolivia ×5100%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Bolivia

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