The diplomatic refuge awarded in Argentina to the alleged victim of the case of trafficking in persons aggravates the difficulties for the investigation of the Tarija Prosecutor’s Office, said the vice president of the Permanent Human Rights Assembly of Bolivia (APDHB), Yolanda Herrera.
The activist mentioned that the status of Cindy Sarai VP implies that the Public Ministry authorities already They have no direct access to their testimonywhich makes it difficult to obtain evidence and the continuation of the judicial process.
Lawyer Alexander Kennedy agreed with Herrera, saying that in the neighboring country They gave protection to the young woman who went to the National Commission for Refugees (CONARE) because he fears for his life because of threats if he “opened his mouth.”
The alleged victim of former president Evo Morales, who is investigated for the crime of trafficking with aggravated personshas the shelter or diplomatic asylum since August 22 after approving the requests of her, her youngest daughter and her mother Idelsa Pozo Saavedra.
The Departmental Prosecutor’s Office of Tarij It is a fundamental piece for research and the subsequent process against former President Morales.
The duty tried to interview prosecutor Sandra Gutiérrez, through the Communication Unit, without success because they argued to be in meetings.
“You cannot force a refugee person to collaborate with the justice of their country of origin if you consider that your life or integrity is at risk. The decision to collaborate will depend on his will and the guarantees offered to him, “Herrera said.
He added that fiscal investigation in this type of crimes is largely based on the victim’s statement and the collection of signs and evidence that he can contribute.
The Departmental Prosecutor’s Office of Tarija investigated since October 2024 for a complaint against Evo Morales to maintain an alleged relationship with Cindy, when he was a minor in 2015, and from whom a girl was born in 2016.
