Bolivian court issues arrest warrant for former president after his failure to appear at hearing
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Bolivian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales following his failure to appear at a court hearing.
Morales faces accusations of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old during his presidency. He refused to appear in court to respond to the charges.
The case is considered one of the most prominent legal proceedings targeting the former president since he left office.
Bolivian judicial authorities have issued an arrest warrant against former president Evo Morales following his absence from a trial hearing. He faces charges of engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor during his presidency, which lasted more than a decade.
The case reflects sharp political polarization in Bolivia and threatens to escalate tensions between Morales and his successors in party leadership, which could affect the stability of the country's political landscape in the coming months. The arrest warrant signals a judicial escalation that may lead to further political and social tensions in Bolivia.
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