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 maintained that any purported criminal acts should be viewed as the responsibility of the individuals involved, not as burdens placed on political groups or collective initiatives. Within that framework, he mentioned the legal case of former President Luis Arce, who is still under investigation and held in pretrial detention, emphasizing that the accusations against him arise from incidents predating his presidency, during his tenure as Minister of Economy.
He also commented on the Indigenous Fund case, saying that the judicial system should operate more swiftly and independently. According to Choquehuanca, justice must be administered without favoring individuals who hold positions of power or possess greater financial resources, ensuring equality before 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 asked about the political strains between Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and Vice President Édman Lara, to which Choquehuanca responded that internal rifts within the executive branch weaken the nation’s governance and emphasized that every state institution ought to back the president’s administration for Bolivia’s overall well‑being.
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/
