Bolivian president’s son Marcelo Arce arrested for alleged domestic violence charges
Luis Marcelo Arce, son of Bolivian President Luis Arce, has been formally charged with domestic violence and could face up to 180 days in preventive detention, prosecutors have confirmed.
Departmental Prosecutor Alberto Zeballos told Viory that the Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed a formal indictment and requested pretrial detention due to the risk of flight and the serious nature of the allegations.
“A well-founded request has been made for preventive detention for the maximum period of 180 days,” Zeballos said. “As this is a case of gender-based violence, it is important to fully preserve and protect the rights of women, especially those in situations of vulnerability,” he added.
Authorities had activated an Interpol red notice to locate and apprehend Marcelo Arce before he voluntarily appeared at the Prosecutor’s Office to give a statement.
“Red notices have been activated to carry out geolocation, identification, and arrest for extradition purposes,” Zeballos confirmed, adding that Arce’s appearance came “thanks to the thorough and diligent work of the Prosecutor’s Office.”
Prosecutors say the case is supported by forensic medical reports indicating the victim suffered 12 days of medical incapacity, along with psychological evaluations showing emotional harm.
While a conciliation agreement has reportedly been submitted, prosecutors stressed that any settlement will be evaluated carefully but does not nullify the criminal process.
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