Bolivia Arrests Political Adviser to Latin American Right-Wing Leaders

Bolivian authorities have arrested political consultant Fernando Cerimedo on suspicion of involvement in an alleged plot to murder activist and lawyer Nadia Beller.

Cerimedo was detained on Tuesday following an attack on Beller, who has said she was targeted because of her opposition to conservative reforms and corruption.

Who is Fernando Cerimedo?

Cerimedo is a prominent political strategist who has worked on campaigns for several right-wing leaders across Latin America. His political clients and associations have included Argentine President Javier Milei, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz.

His arrest has therefore attracted attention beyond the immediate investigation, given his connections to influential conservative political movements in the region.

The attack on Nadia Beller

The case centres on an attack against Beller, a lawyer and political activist. She has linked the incident to her political opposition to conservative reforms and allegations of corruption.

Bolivian authorities are investigating whether Cerimedo was involved in planning the attack or a wider attempt to harm Beller. The allegations remain under investigation, and the arrest does not establish guilt.

The case could have broader political implications in Bolivia, where the growing influence of right-wing political movements has intensified debate over political campaigning, corruption and opposition to government reforms.