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Political Corruption Allegations in US and South America

Updated 2026-05-12 04:00 UTC 1 source Negative

US authorities accuse the former mayor of a Los Angeles suburb of acting as an agent for China, promoting pro-China propaganda. In Bolivia, a warrant has been issued for Evo Morales’s arrest over alleged child sexual abuse.

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Al Jazeera

Bolivia issues warrant for Evo Morales’s arrest after court no-show

The ex-Bolivian president is on trial for allegedly fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.

2026-05-12 03:16 UTC

Al Jazeera

California ex-mayor admits acting as agent of China, US authorities say

Ex-mayor of wealthy Los Angeles suburb promoted pro-China propaganda at behest of Chinese officials, prosecutors say.

2026-05-12 03:38 UTC