A Bolivian court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, accusing him of:
Statutory rape
Human trafficking
The allegations stem from a 2015 relationship with a 15-year-old girl, who gave birth to a daughter in 2016.
Morales denies the allegations, calling them “invented” by his opponents.
Key Points:
Former President Evo Morales faces arrest for refusing to testify
Victim’s parents also summoned to testify, face apprehension
Investigation expanded to include human trafficking and smuggling
Morales claims “judicial war” against him and political opposition
Peoplesmind