Luis Arce

Luis Arce is the former president of Bolivia. He served until recently, when conservative Rodrigo Paz was inaugurated, ending 20 years of socialist rule. Arce is currently newsworthy due to his arrest and detention in December 2025 on corruption charges. He is accused of embezzling millions of dollars from a fund intended for Indigenous communities. A judge ordered him to remain in detention for five months while prosecutors investigate. The arrest occurred just a month after he left office and is considered a polarizing move. His former presidency minister claimed he was illegally kidnapped by police. These events highlight the political tensions and potential for instability in Bolivia following the change in leadership.