Bolivia

Bolivia is a South American nation currently experiencing political upheaval. The country recently transitioned from 20 years of socialist rule to a conservative government led by President Rodrigo Paz. This shift has been immediately followed by the arrest and detention of former President Luis Arce on corruption charges. Arce is accused of embezzling millions of dollars from a fund intended for Indigenous communities during his time as economy minister. The arrest, occurring just a month after Arce left office, has been described as a polarizing move. His former presidency minister claims Arce was illegally detained. These events highlight a significant power shift and potential political instability within Bolivia, as the new government investigates alleged corruption from the previous administration.