Brazilian Police Kill Four Suspected in Bolivian Murders

Brazilian police have killed four men suspected of being part of an armed group linked to five murders in San Matías, Bolivia. The killings occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026, after the suspects had been hiding for seven days in a wooded area along the Coxim River in São Gabriel do Oeste, Mato Grosso do Sul.

The four men were implicated in an ambush in San Matías that resulted in the death of Lieutenant Yerson Salazar. They had managed to escape into Brazilian territory using a small aircraft following the incident.

Details are still emerging regarding the operation that led to their deaths. The suspects were reportedly found in a remote area, and the confrontation with Brazilian authorities resulted in their demise.

This operation follows a significant security incident in San Matías, where Lieutenant Salazar was killed along with four other individuals. The investigation into the group's activities and their connection to the murders is ongoing.