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Bolivia arrests top prosecutors in drug-protection scandal after Marset video

Bolivian authorities arrested Attorney General Roger Mariaca, the prosecutor of Santa Cruz, and 12 others following U.S. accusations of protecting drug trafficking. Videos released by fugitive drug lord Sebastián Marset allegedly show him paying $500,000 for protection, and police intercepted an ambulance carrying millions of pesos from an official's residence. This marks a significant corruption crackdown at the highest levels of Bolivia's judiciary, with potential implications for U.S.-Bolivia relations and regional anti-drug efforts.

La Nación (Argentina)2 days agoBO, USCredibility 31%View source

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Mosaic Score7.3

Model confidence0.5

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.3

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#corruption #drug-trafficking #prosecutors #arrests #bolivia #marset

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Santa CruzLa Paz

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developingJustice1h ago

Bolivia Judicial Corruption: Attorney General Arrested in Marset Drug Protection Scandal

Bolivian authorities have arrested Attorney General Roger Mariaca and 13 other officials, including the Santa Cruz prosecutor, following allegations of high-level state protection for drug lord Sebastián Marset. This action, triggered by leaked Marset videos claiming payment for protection, represents a significant escalation in anti-corruption enforcement within Bolivia's justice system. The authenticity of the videos and the full extent of the alleged protection network remain partially unconfirmed.

↑ escalating·↓2 signals·BO, UY, USScore 5.1

activePoliticsJustice9m ago