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Bolivian Attorney General Arrested After Investigating Trump-Aligned Operative
Bolivian attorney general arrested for investigating Trump-linked operative.
In brief
Bolivian attorney general arrested for investigating Trump-linked operative. Bolivian attorney general Roger Mariaca arrested after investigating Fernando Cerimedo, a Trump-aligned Argentine political operative accused of hiring a hitman to kill his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Bolivian Attorney General Arrested
Bolivian attorney general Roger Mariaca was arrested on drug-trafficking charges in late September 2026.
U.S. Sanctions and Visa Revocation
The United States sanctioned Mariaca and revoked his visa for 'involvement in significant corruption' including allegedly 'soliciting and accepting bribes to facilitate narcotrafficking'.
Investigation into Cerimedo
Mariaca had been investigating Fernando Cerimedo, a MAGA-affiliated Argentine political operative accused of hiring a hitman to kill his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Nadia Beller.
Nadia Beller's Allegations
Beller claims government sources warned her she would be charged with failure to report Cerimedo’s drug trafficking and election interference.
Cerimedo's Trump Ties
Beller posted a photo of Cerimedo with Donald Trump Jr. and Brad Parscale on her Facebook page in September 2026.
U.S. Support for Arrest
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and 15 countries in Trump’s Shield of the Americas initiative issued statements supporting Bolivia following Mariaca’s arrest.
Bolivian Government Response
Bolivian Vice President Edmand Lara Montaño leaked audio of Cerimedo negotiating payments for aircraft linked to drug trafficking operations.
Cerimedo's Arrest
Cerimedo was arrested after the U.S. revoked Mariaca’s visa and he was accused of protecting drug traffickers through high-level bribes.
Beller's Testimony
Beller testified as a protected witness but her scheduled testimony was abruptly suspended by Bolivian authorities.
Bolivian Legal Concerns
Bolivian lawyer Canela Crespo warned that Mariaca’s arrest ignored legal procedures and due process guarantees.
U.S. Drug Policy in Latin America
The U.S. has used drug trafficking accusations to advance political interests in Latin America since the Nixon administration.
Bolivian Government Motivations
The Paz government aims to secure stability ahead of social unrest in late October by pushing through unpopular reforms.
Indigenous Rights Concerns
Bolivia’s 2009 constitution guarantees indigenous rights and land tenure, but the government has extended a state of emergency to limit these freedoms.
Consequence for Bolivia
Bolivia faces increased political instability as the government cleanses the judiciary to protect its interests ahead of potential social unrest.
The key point
Bolivian attorney general Roger Mariaca arrested after investigating Fernando Cerimedo, a Trump-aligned Argentine political operative accused of hiring a hitman to kill his pregnant ex-girlfriend.
