Bolivia ex-AG Mariaca fears for safety in Cantumarca prison after investigating inmates
Former Bolivian Attorney General Juan Mariaca, sentenced to six months in Cantumarca prison, publicly warns that his life is at risk because he previously investigated defendants now held in the same facility. The statement signals potential security concerns within the prison system and possible retaliation against a high-profile detainee.
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Bolivia Judicial Crisis: Attorney General Mariaca Removed, Arrested Amid US Sanctions
Bolivia's Legislative Assembly has confirmed the removal and subsequent arrest of Attorney General Roger Mariaca, following a constitutional amendment allowing legislative suspension of the AG. Mariaca faces charges of drug trafficking and criminal organization, with US visa revocations for him and other officials preceding these actions. The situation is characterized by significant political interference in the judiciary and a rapid consolidation of executive influence.