Javier Negre's Partner Arrested in Alleged Attempted Murder Case

Fernando Cerimedo, advisor to Milei and Bolsonaro, arrested in connection with hitmen

The arrest of Fernando Cerimedo in Bolivia has uncovered a tangle that goes beyond a case of gender violence. The owner of La Derecha Diario, of which Javier Zain bought 50% shares, is accused of hiring two hitmen to attack his ex-partner, Nadia Beller. According to reports, the woman had previously denounced an attempted strangulation, but the complaint failed due to the detainee's contacts with the Bolivian president, Rodrigo Paz.

An uncomfortable partner for Javier Zain

The relationship between Cerimedo and Zain was more than professional. The Spanish journalist bought half of the Argentine digital media outlet, becoming a partner in the now-detained man. The timing could not have been worse: reports say that the signing of the purchase occurred the same day Cerimedo allegedly tried to kill his ex-partner. Zain has managed to distance himself from the matter, but the association trinc him. Some maintain that the responsibility is personal and non-transferable; others argue that choosing partners also reflects on the project. The irony is not small: a media outlet that presents itself as a defender of traditional family values and good customs, with a partner accused of attempted femicide.

The network of advisors now facing instability

Cerimedo was no ordinary person. As digital and communications advisor to Javier Milei, Jair Bolsonaro, and Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz, his career spanned from taxi driver to posing with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His fall has been spectacular. Milei has since distanced himself from him, confirming his intention to seek re-election in 2027 and denying any link. Paz has also denied knowing him, although photos and Cerimedo's own statements to a Bolivian radio station contradict that version. Meanwhile, Argentine justice claims a debt of 90,000 dollars and has frozen his assets.

The propaganda machine exposed

The scandal has revealed more than just an alleged incivil plot. A technical glitch in an automated system exposed the machinery that the La Libertad Avanza government uses to inflate support for Milei on social media. What should have been an invisible propaganda operation came into the open, and the timing could not be more opportune. Between Cerimedo's arrest and the technical failure, the official narrative of a regenerating and honest right wing is shaking. In Mexico, also mentioned is magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego, who owes 2 billion dollars in taxes, as a supporter of these media.

A case that raises more questions than answers

The arrest of Cerimedo is a blow to the image of Latin American ultraright, but it also raises questions about the reach of their networks. How far did their influence extend in Bolivia? What did Milei know about his activities? What role did Zain play in buying a media outlet whose owner was about to be arrested? The answers, for now, are unclear. What is evident is that the case has uncovered a plot of power, money, and propaganda that transcends judicial matters. The analysis stalls on the contradiction between official denials and the emerging evidence. Far from unraveling, the tangle has become more complicated.