Bolivia Seeks Chilean Wood Samples for International Analysis in 'Wood Case'

Bolivian prosecutors are seeking international assistance in the ongoing 'wood case,' requesting samples of seized timber from Chile for a counter-forensic analysis. The Public Ministry in Santa Cruz announced its intention to obtain these samples after initial tests conducted within Bolivia yielded a false positive result.

Alberto Zeballos, the departmental prosecutor of Santa Cruz, stated that the preliminary findings were inconclusive, prompting the decision to pursue an external examination. The move underscores the importance of verifying the nature of the seized wood, which is central to the case.

To ensure a thorough and impartial investigation, the Bolivian authorities are not ruling out collaboration with international organizations. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is among the bodies they might approach for expert analysis, signaling a commitment to uncovering the truth regardless of the complexity or location of the evidence.

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The preliminary tests carried out in Bolivia yielded a false positive, so the Public Ministry will request samples of the wood seized in Chile to carry out an international counter-forensic analysis.