A former Bolivian minister who took refuge inside the Mexican ambassador’s residence in La Paz has returned to his home and been placed under investigation for corruption. Morales said on Twitter that Romero was “surrounded by paramilitary groups promoted by the de facto government of Bolivia. He was one of around 10 Bolivian officials who took refuge in the Mexican ambassador’s residence after Morales resigned on November 10 and fled to Mexico following a wave of post-election violence. Three other ministers inside the Mexican diplomatic residence have been charged with sedition and terror-related offenses. Interim president Jeanine Anez’s right-wing government announced Wednesday that it would investigate nearly 600 ministers and officials of the former government for corruption.

Source: Punch January 10, 2020 20:03 UTC