Bolivian authorities issued an arrest warrant for former Minister of Culture Vilma Alanoka, who is suspected of corruption and involvement in the manufacture and storage of Molotov cocktails, reports Pagina Siete.
An order was issued at the request of the Attorney General after the secretary of the ex-minister was questioned by the police.
“A case has been opened regarding Alanoka. Several warrants have been issued, we are in the process of executing them”, – said Christian Saavedra, deputy head of the special police department (FELCC).
According to him, in the past days, Molotov cocktails were discovered in one of the utility buildings of the Ministry of Culture. Alanoka is suspected of acquiring and storing components for their manufacture.
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales won the presidential election on October 20 with a minimum margin, but the opposition, led by Carlos Mesa, announced massive violations. At first, Morales announced new elections, but then, under pressure from the military, he resigned and left the country. Following him, the entire top leadership of the country resigned, power passed to the opposition vice-speaker of the Senate, Janine Agnes. Proponents of Morales dispute the transfer of authority to Agnes and demand her resignation.