Author: Fernando Molina

Bolivian prosecutor Sandra Gutiérrez issued an arrest warrant against former president Evo Morales for his testimony in a human trafficking and statutory rape case. Morales, surrounded by supporters, faces accusations of fathering a child with a minor and gaining access through political favors. Despite claims of political persecution, Morales is targeted in a legal battle with the current government led by president Luis Arce. The arrest warrant and legal proceedings are part of a larger power struggle within the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party. The conflict between Morales and Arce escalated after protests and accusations of sexual abuse against each…

In a town in Bolivia, three men were lynched by a mob, accused of kidnapping children. One was burned alive, and the other two were beaten to death. The incident occurred in a region known for coca plantations and a lack of police presence. When the suspects were detained, a misunderstanding led to the assumption that they were involved in child abductions, leading to the brutal lynching. Lynchings are not uncommon in Bolivia, with 193 cases and 373 victims reported between 2005 and 2011. The practice stems from weak security institutions and a collectivist culture. The film “Tribus” highlights a…