Bolivia jails ex-president Arce on corruption charges ahead of trial

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 13, 2025 at 07:48 AM

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Former Bolivian President Luis Arce was jailed for five months on December 13, 2025, pending trial on corruption charges. A judge ordered his detention following his arrest in La Paz, rejecting appeals for his release. Arce is accused of embezzling approximately $700 million from a state fund intended for Indigenous development projects during his time as economy minister between 2006 and 2017. The current government alleges Arce approved transfers of funds into personal accounts for uncompleted projects. Arce denies the charges, claiming he had no personal involvement in managing the fund and that the case is politically motivated.

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La Paz ×280% Luis Arce ×6100% Bolivia ×4100%

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luis arce 90% corruption charges 90% embezzlement 80% bolivia 80% diversion of funds 70% indigenous development projects 70% political motivation 60% trial 50% state assets 50% economy minister 40%