Threats against rape victim, 10, lay bare Bolivia’s culture of sexual violence

Supporters of alleged rapist, girl's 39-year-old headmaster, stormed police station in effort to prevent arrest

The ombudsman's office in Bolivia has condemned threats against a 10-year-old rape victim and her family after teachers and school staff tried to prevent the arrest of the alleged rapist, a 39-year-old headmaster, by trying to invade a local police station and scuffling with police officers.

Videos posted on social media show the group gathered outside the police station, trying to pressure the prosecutor and judge to release the alleged perpetrator.