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Arturo Murillo, a key figure in the Áñez government, has pleaded guilty in US Federal Court to accepting a $532,000 bribe for a riot-munition contract, a transaction begun just days after the ouster of Evo Morales. justice.gov/opa/pr/former-bolivia-minister-pleads-guilty-conspiracy-launder-proceeds-bribery-schemePermalink On twitter.com
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The bribe helped secure a tear-gas and less-lethal equipment contract for a Brazilian firm. I write about the shocking speed with which Murillo moved from orchestrating succession to lining his own pockets here: woborders.blog/2021/06/04/arturo-murillo-corruption-scheme/Permalink On twitter.com
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Murillo was still busy denying and attempting to cover up the November 15 Sacaba massacre, by alleging that protesters "shot one another," when he began talks on the arms deal.On twitter.com
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Murillo was ensnared by the US justice system because around a quarter of the money was laundered through the United States. His three co-conspirators pleaded guilty on September 28, 2021.Permalink On twitter.com
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Bolivian news report here: erbol.com.bo/seguridad/en-audiencia-murillo-se-declara-culpable-y-se-espera-que-juez-de-eeuu-dicte-condenaPermalink On twitter.com
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