Evo Morales fails to appear at minor-trafficking trial; court orders his arrest

Monday, May 11th 2026 - 23:18 UTC

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The First Criminal Sentencing Court of Tarija, in southern Bolivia, on Monday declared former president Evo Morales (2006-2019) in contempt and ratified the arrest and travel-ban orders against him after he failed to attend the opening of his oral trial for alleged aggravated human trafficking. The same measure was applied to Idelsa Pozo Saavedra, mother of the alleged victim. Judge Carlos Oblitas suspended the proceedings without a new date, pending the arrest or voluntary appearance of the defendants. Read full article

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imoyaro
What did they expect. Are they mad? He is a GOD!
May 12th, 2026 - 11:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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