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Bolivia President Morales' ex-lover held in corruption inquiry
Source: BBC
Bolivia President Morales' ex-lover held in corruption inquiry
26 February 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
Bolivian President Evo Morales' former lover has been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged corruption, the interior ministry says.
Gabriela Zapata is a top manager at a Chinese building firm which recently won government contracts in Bolivia.
No details of possible charges were given and no comment from Ms Zapata was immediately available.
Opposition media have accused Mr Morales of peddling influence linked to the firm - a claim he denies.
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26 February 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
Bolivian President Evo Morales' former lover has been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged corruption, the interior ministry says.
Gabriela Zapata is a top manager at a Chinese building firm which recently won government contracts in Bolivia.
No details of possible charges were given and no comment from Ms Zapata was immediately available.
Opposition media have accused Mr Morales of peddling influence linked to the firm - a claim he denies.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-35672714
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