Bolivia Drug War
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Bolivian military commanders deny plans to militarize border towns, stating patrols are routine and coordinated with police. This comes amid reports of significant successes against organized crime, including extraditions and aircraft seizures. However, a veterinarian was shot and killed, with police suspecting Brazilian hitmen linked to drug cartels, highlighting ongoing violence.
Bolivian military commander denies militarization of border towns
- Bolivian military commander denies plans to militarize border municipalities. - Routine patrols, coordinated with police, are ongoing due to a state of exception. - Increased anti-drug operations are occurring in border areas following recent violent incidents and drug seizures.
Bolivia reports 17 extradited capos, 58 aircraft seized in six months
- Bolivia's Interior Minister highlighted achievements in combating organized crime during the first six months of the administration. - Key results include the extradition of 17 criminal leaders, sei…
'This Will Not Stand': Oviedo Announces Brazilian Federal Police Office in Bolivia
- Bolivia and Brazil will establish permanent offices for their federal police forces in each other's countries to enhance intelligence sharing. - This initiative is part of a broader "Secure Borders"…
Bolivian veterinarian shot 12 times; police suspect Brazilian hitmen linked to drug cartels
- A veterinarian in San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia, was shot 12 times and died from his injuries. - Police believe two Brazilian nationals on a motorcycle attacked the victim while he was cleaning hi…
