Bolivia Issues Arrest Warrant for Evo Morales Over Charges of Aggravated Trafficking and Allegations of Rape Involving 15-Year-Old

Dec 17, 2024, 12:58 AM

Bolivian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, who is accused of aggravated human trafficking and sexual abuse involving a 15-year-old minor. The prosecution formally charged Morales, alleging that he had sexual relations with the minor, who was part of a youth group created during his presidency. The warrant was confirmed by the Bolivian prosecutor's office, which stated that the investigation includes accusations of rape and trafficking. The prosecutor, Sandra Gutiérrez, indicated that an alert for Morales has been activated since October, but police have been unable to execute the arrest due to various reasons. Morales is also facing charges alongside the victim's mother, Idelsa Pozo. The case has drawn significant media attention as it unfolds, with calls for preventive detention for Morales amid the ongoing investigation.