Mayor Fernández Summoned: Controversy Erupts in Mutualista Case

Santa Cruz Mayor Jhonny Fernández Summoned in Mutualista Case Santa Cruz, Bolivia – June 11, 2025 – Mayor Jhonny Fernández was officially summoned as a suspect in the ongoing Mutualista market case. The citation, delivered to his residence on June 10th by anti-corruption agents, has sparked controversy. Fernández is being investigated for alleged disobedience of constitutional resolutions. Bernardo Montenegro, spokesperson for the municipality, denounced the citation as illegal in an interview with UNITEL. "We believe this is an overreach by the prosecutor handling the case," Montenegro stated, adding that the municipality will take legal action. The video shows the tense moment when authorities served the notice. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Mutualista case and raises questions about the legality of the investigative methods employed.