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Bolivian corruption and narcoterrorism investigation
Overview
Bolivian authorities have launched investigations into former Minister of Government Eduardo Del Castillo following allegations by Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset. Marset reportedly claimed to have paid $500,000 monthly to Del Castillo and former Attorney General Roger Mariaca to facilitate criminal operations.
Initial raids in La Paz targeted properties linked to Del Castillo, resulting in the seizure of documents and digital devices. These operations led to the detention of former Attorney General Roger Mariaca, while Del Castillo remains a fugitive. Subsequent police searches in the Villa Copacabana area of La Paz uncovered explosives, firecrackers, and a DEA passport at a residence linked to Del Castillo. Minister of Government Marco Antonio Oviedo stated the materials were intended for attacks against the population and noted the existence of a “narcoterrorist structure.”
In response to the ongoing investigation, Prosecutor General José Armando Urioste has activated an Interpol Red Notice against Del Castillo. This legal action follows the release of an audio recording in which Marset allegedly refers to Del Castillo using the alias ‘Sonia’ and claims to have paid monthly sums to maintain operations. In addition to the Interpol alert, authorities have issued migration alerts and search warrants to locate the former official.
Entities
La Paz · Eduardo Del Castillo · Sebastián Marset · Prosecutor General of Bolivia · Bolivian Police
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Prosecutor General has activated an Interpol Red Notice against former Minister of Government Eduardo Del Castillo. lapatria.bo · www.bolivia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities have issued search warrants and migration alerts to locate Eduardo Del Castillo. lapatria.bo · www.bolivia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Narcotrafficker Sebastián Marset allegedly claimed in an audio recording that he paid $500,000 monthly to operate in the country. www.bolivia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The audio recording links Eduardo Del Castillo to Marset using the alias 'Sonia'. www.bolivia.com
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sourcesBolivia issues Interpol Red Notice for former Minister Eduardo Del Castillo
Bolivia has issued an Interpol Red Notice for former Minister Eduardo Del Castillo following allegations of links to narcotraficker Sebastián Marset.
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[CRIME] 39 sourcesBolivia raids properties of former Minister Eduardo Del Castillo
Bolivian police raided properties of former Minister Eduardo Del Castillo in La Paz amid investigations into alleged monthly bribes from drug trafficker Sebastián Marset.
Sources
ahoradigital.net · ajuaa.com · alertabolivia.net · bolivia.com · boyacadigital.com · caaguazunoticiasdigital.com.py · cabildeodigital.com · codigoqro.mx · crprensa.com · diariocoimbra.pt · diarioelcentinela.com · diarioriente.com · dk1250.mx · eju.tv · elcomercio.com · elheraldodesaltillo.mx · estamosaqui.mx · exitonoticias.com.bo · hondudiario.com · independent.co.uk · internacional.estadao.com.br · lanigua.com.mx · lapatria.bo · laprensa.mx · laverdadpa.com · lavozdemichoacan.com.mx · lavozdetarija.com · libertaddigital.com · lopezdoriga.com · lucesdelsiglo.com.mx · noticiasnrt.com · noticiaspv.com.mx · noticiasvioleta.com · poresto.net · primeralinea.mx · puntualizando.com · rcc.com.py · rtpbolivia.com.bo · sdpnoticias.com · telegraf.rs · tribuna.com.mx · tribunadelabahia.com.mx · tvn-2.com · ultimahora.com · vanguardia.com.mx
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