Former Bolivian Vice President David Choquehuanca appeared in public on Sunday to cast his vote in the subnational elections, where he responded to questions about ongoing corruption inquiries involving former officials from the prior administration. In his comments, he emphasized that no evidence connects him to any misconduct and affirmed that he will not face any corruption-related accusations.
Choquehuanca argued that any alleged criminal offenses should be treated as individual responsibilities rather than being attributed to political movements or collective projects. In that context, he referred to the legal situation of former President Luis Arce, who remains under investigation and in pretrial detention, noting that the allegations against him stem from events that occurred before his presidency, when he served as Minister of Economy.
He also addressed the Indigenous Fund case, noting that the judicial system ought to function with greater speed and autonomy. Choquehuanca emphasized that justice should be delivered impartially, without granting advantages to those with authority or substantial financial means, so that everyone remains equal under the law.
When asked whether he feared facing legal proceedings similar to those involving other former government officials, Choquehuanca reiterated that he is not concerned about any investigation, maintaining that his actions were never connected to corrupt practices.
He was also questioned about the political tensions between Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and Vice President Édman Lara. In response, Choquehuanca said that disagreements within the executive branch undermine the country’s governance and stressed that all state institutions should support the president’s administration for the benefit of Bolivia.
Finally, the former vice president was questioned about the political landscape inside the Movement for Socialism (MAS), an organization that has been grappling with a profound internal crisis since the 2025 general elections. Several social groups have pointed to him as one of the figures accountable for the rifts that have undermined the party in recent years.
Original source: Prensa Latina + https://www.prensa-latina.cu/2026/03/22/reaparece-exvicepresidente-de-bolivia-y-descarta-corrupcion-personal/
