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Arrest of Fernando Cerimedo in Bolivia

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2026-08-19 14:11 UTC → 2026-08-19 15:42 UTC · added removed

Argentine political consultant Fernando Cerimedo was arrested at Viru Viru International Airport in Bolivia while attempting to board Cerimedo, a flight former advisor to Buenos Aires. He is suspected of orchestrating an Javier Milei, has been formally charged with attempted femicide against by Bolivian authorities. The charges follow a violent shooting in Santa Cruz de la Sierra targeting his former partner, lawyer and activist Nadia Beller, in Santa Cruz. Beller. Beller, who is four months pregnant, was struck by three 9mm bullets during an ambush at a hotel entrance. She survived the shooting by pretending attack and is currently receiving medical treatment for wounds to be dead, her neck, chest, and arm. During her recovery, Beller has accused expressed ongoing fear for her safety and reported a security breach in her hospital room involving an individual identifying as a police officer. Beller alleges that Cerimedo of ordering orchestrated the attack to prevent silence her from reporting regarding domestic violence and to silence her regarding alleged corruption involving the family of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz. She also alleged Cerimedo's involvement in leaking audio claimed Cerimedo had previously made allegations regarding bribery within Argentina’s National Disability Agency. Following the arrest, Bolivian prosecutors formally charged corruption involving Karina Milei. Cerimedo with attempted femicide. He remains in custody as was apprehended at Viru Viru International Airport while attempting to board a perceived flight risk. While recovering from gunshot wounds to her neck, chest, and arm, Beller reported a security breach in which an individual identifying Buenos Aires. Bolivian prosecutors have ordered his continued detention, citing him as a police officer attempted to enter her hospital room. Prosecutor General Roger Mariaca stated that significant flight risk, as the investigation is ongoing continues to determine if other individuals were involved in planning the assault.

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  1. 2026-08-19 15:42 UTC Arrest of Fernando Cerimedo in Bolivia
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