Bolivia and Brazil Launch "Secure Borders" Plan to Reclaim Territory

Bolivia and Brazil have initiated a joint "Secure Borders" operation to reclaim territory and assert sovereignty in areas previously neglected. The binational plan aims to bring back tranquility to border populations by controlling criminal organizations that have sought to establish bases in Bolivia.

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We have thought about the sustainability of this operations plan Secure Borders, we don't want it to be for one or two weeks, it is so much so that the Minister of Government ordered that one month after its launch, an evaluation must be made.

Rodolfo Rocabado, Bolivia's Vice Minister of Citizen Security, emphasized the plan's long-term commitment, stating it will undergo monthly evaluations to ensure objectives are met and adjustments are made. "We have thought about the sustainability of this Secure Borders operations plan, we don't want it to be for one or two weeks," he said, highlighting the commitment from the Ministry of Government and the Bolivian Police.

The initiative involves information exchange, collaboration in pursuing criminal gangs, and training for police personnel. Rocabado contrasted the current security efforts with previous administrations, which he claimed lacked security, leading to an increase in crime in border regions. The "Secure Borders" plan seeks to reverse this trend by recovering territorial control and establishing sovereignty in areas abandoned for years.

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Our Secure Borders plan is long-term.

The Bolivian Armed Forces are also involved, coordinating security actions with the Police. This comprehensive approach aims to secure the border regions and ensure the safety and stability of the population.

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We want to recover control of the territory, establish sovereignty in places that were abandoned for many years and restore peace to the population.