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Aug 19, 2026 at 10:11 PM ET
Fernando Cerimedo arrested in Bolivia over alleged attack
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Fernando Cerimedo, a former digital troll chief linked to President Javier Milei, was arrested at Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra while trying to board a flight to Buenos Aires. Prosecutors accuse him of masterminding an attack in which his pregnant ex-partner, Nadia Beller, was shot multiple times at a hotel doorway.
WHO: Fernando Cerimedo; Bolivian prosecutors; Nadia Beller
WHAT: Cerimedo was arrested over allegations that he masterminded an attack in which Beller was shot multiple times.
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
WHERE: Viru Viru airport, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
WHY: He was arrested as prosecutors investigated allegations that he masterminded the shooting of his ex-partner, Nadia Beller.
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