Fernando Cerimedo, a former adviser to Argentine President Javier Milei and founder of the outlet La Derecha Diario, has been arrested in Bolivia in connection with an attack on his former partner, according to La Jornada.
Bolivian authorities are investigating Cerimedo on suspicion of attempted femicide, the newspaper reported. The arrest follows a reported assault on his ex-partner, who spoke to Clarin.com from a hospital and accused him of orchestrating the attack, saying she feared she would have been killed if she had not pretended to be dead.
The case has drawn attention because of Cerimedo’s political ties. He previously worked as an adviser to Milei and has also been identified as an adviser to Bolivian presidential candidate Jorge Quiroga, known as "Paz," according to Reforma. The detention took place in Bolivia, though the exact date and location have not been specified in the available reporting.
La Jornada described the incident as an "atentado" against Cerimedo’s former partner, a term that translates to an attack or assault. The outlet also noted that Cerimedo founded La Derecha Diario, a digital publication aligned with right-wing political views.
The investigation is ongoing, and Bolivian prosecutors have yet to file formal charges, according to El Financiero. Cerimedo’s legal status remains unclear, and it is not known whether he has entered a plea or obtained legal representation.
The case adds a new layer of scrutiny to Cerimedo, who has been active in regional political campaigns. Observers will be watching whether Bolivian authorities move forward with formal charges and how the case affects his political and media activities.
