Fernando Cerimedo faces multiple criminal charges in Bolivia

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Argentine political consultant Fernando Cerimedo is facing multiple criminal investigations in Bolivia. He is currently held in preventive detention at Palmasola prison for 180 days following an armed attack on August 17 that left his former partner, lawyer Nadia Beller, wounded by gunfire.

In addition to the attempted feminicide charge, the Bolivian Prosecutor's Office has opened a third investigation into alleged involvement in drug trafficking. This probe focuses on the potential protection of irregular flights in the Beni department. Cerimedo also faces charges of illicit enrichment and money laundering following allegations of state corruption, including fuel distribution overpricing and irregular payments to legislators.

The Bolivian government, through the Vice Ministry of Transparency, has joined the investigation into illicit enrichment. Nadia Beller, who has requested protected witness status, has stated she possesses recordings and messages that could further implicate Cerimedo in the planning of the attack against her and in broader corruption schemes.

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Bolivia · Bolivian Prosecutor's Office · Felipe Neto · Fernando Cerimedo · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Nadia Beller · Palmasola Prison · Rodrigo Paz · Workers' Party

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[● 2 SOURCES] Fernando Cerimedo is currently held in preventive detention at Palmasola prison for 180 days. paradigma.hn · mendoza24.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nadia Beller has requested to be included in a protected witness program due to security concerns.
[● 2 SOURCES] Nadia Beller claims to possess messages and recordings that could provide evidence regarding the planning of the attack against her. asiesnuestravida.com.ar · sintinta.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] Nadia Beller accused Cerimedo of involvement in corruption regarding fuel distribution overpricing, the creation of an elite police team, and irregular payments to legislators. www.miradorprovincial.com · mendoza24.com.ar · fm899.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bolivian government has joined the investigation into Cerimedo for alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering. radiokollasuyo.bo
[● 3 SOURCES] The Bolivian Prosecutor's Office opened a third criminal process against Fernando Cerimedo for alleged trafficking of controlled substances and covering up drug trafficking. paradigma.hn · radiopaulina.cl · fm899.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] Authorities are investigating whether Cerimedo provided coverage for irregular flights linked to drug trafficking in the Beni department. paradigma.hn · radiopaulina.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] Nadia Beller was shot three times during an armed attack on August 17 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. www.miradorprovincial.com · mendoza24.com.ar