Judicial independence aligned with political change: The resumption of corruption investigations against former MAS officials illustrates how Bolivia's judiciary, historically submissive, is asserting independence amidst a political shift.

Corruption probes as a tool in political transitions: Arce's detention embodies the use of judicial procedures to weaken former ruling party elites during a volatile political transition, raising concerns about politicization of justice and impacting political stability in Bolivia.

Corruption's cost on vulnerable communities: The accused diversion of funds earmarked for Indigenous and peasant populations underlines how corruption undermines development programs critical to Bolivia's socio-economic fabric, complicating efforts for inclusive growth and political reconciliation.