Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend

Fernando Cerimedo, a political consultant and adviser to far-right leaders in Latin America, has been arrested in Bolivia on suspicion of ordering the attempted murder of his girlfriend, lawyer Nadia Beller. The incident occurred outside a hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, where Beller was shot by two men disguised as delivery riders but survived. Beller told police she believes Cerimedo orchestrated the attack after luring her to the hotel with a false promise of evidence against a former president. Cerimedo, who had advised Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira and strategized for Javier Milei's presidential campaign in Argentina, was detained upon arrival in Santa Cruz. His lawyer denies his involvement and claims Cerimedo was in Bolivia to visit Beller in the hospital.

Bolivian authorities have arrested Fernando Cerimedo, a political adviser to prominent Latin American right-wing leaders including Argentina's President Javier Milei and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The arrest occurred on Tuesday at a Santa Cruz airport as Cerimedo attempted to travel to Argentina. This action follows an attack on activist Nadia Beller, who was shot by two men posing as delivery drivers. Beller, who was four weeks pregnant, believes she was targeted due to her opposition to unconstitutional reforms, specifically Decree 5503, and for witnessing corruption. She also admitted to a past romantic relationship with Cerimedo and expressed concern for her safety.