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Bolivia issues warrant for Evo Morales’s arrest after court no-show

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera·21 days ago
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The ex-Bolivian president is on trial for allegedly fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office. A Bolivian judge has found former President Evo Morales in contempt of court and reissued a warrant for his arrest after he failed to turn up for the start of his trial on charges of trafficking a minor. The ruling on Monday renewed tensions in the South American country, with supporters of Morales warning they would “throw the country into turmoil” if the former leader is arrested. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Bolivian authorities capture drug kingpin Sebastian Marset in police raid list 2 of 4 In a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders list 3 of 4 Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20 list 4 of 4 Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US end of list Morales, who is Bolivia’s first Indigenous president, is accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.…

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