Bolivian Colonel Proposes Border Militarization, Yungas Command Shift

Retired Bolivian colonel Jorge Santistevan proposes militarizing national borders, arguing police capacity is insufficient. He also suggests relocating the strategic command of the Yungas to San Ignacio de Velasco, signaling a potential shift in counter-narcotics and border security posture. The proposal is not official policy, and its adoption remains uncertain.