La Paz (Bolivia): The former president of Bolivia is embroiled in a case of sexual exploitation of minors. Prosecutors on Monday stepped up efforts to arrest former President Evo Morales in connection with a sexual abuse case. Former President Morales allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl with whom he had a son. An arrest warrant was issued for Morales after he violated an order to record a statement in his case.
It is reported that the arrest warrant has not yet been approved by the judge. As of 2019, Morales has been in power in Bolivia for 13 years. News of his arrest on the serious sexual exploitation charge first came to light in September. Since then, Morales has been hiding in the rural area of ​​Chapare. The area is surrounded by his staunch supporters.
Sexually assaulted a girl 8 years ago
Former Bolivian President Morales was accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in 2016 and fathering a child with her. This is considered a misdemeanor under Bolivian law. Morales has not yet commented on the arrest warrant, but he has previously denied involvement in such misconduct. Morales once said: “This is a conspiracy to destroy me politically.” According to prosecutors, the former president committed serious crimes by sexually exploiting minors. The evidence is in the children she bore. (Associated Press)
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