US Sanctions Bolivian Justice Officials Citing Corruption, Political Dependence

The US Treasury designated 28 individuals tied to Bolivia's justice system, including 16 judges and prosecutors, for alleged corruption and criminal infiltration. This follows UN and observatory reports since 2022 documenting political dependence and corruption, marking a notable escalation in US pressure on Bolivia's judiciary. The move signals heightened US scrutiny of rule-of-law institutions in the region, though Bolivia's response is uncertain.

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