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Bolivian government security threats and restructuring

Overview

Bolivian President Paz reported receiving frequent death threats, prompting a restructuring of the nation’s security management. Following the resignation of Hernán Paredes from the Vice Ministry of the Interior, Minister Oviedo oversaw the inauguration of new authorities, including Peter Maldonado, Dorian Badani, and Antonio Montero.

By late October, the scope of intimidation expanded. Minister of the Presidency Fernando Aramayo confirmed that several cabinet members have faced threats linked to government operations against organized crime and drug trafficking, specifically targeting groups such as the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). President Paz also reported threats against himself and his family. In a parallel development, indigenous leader Javier Fernández Tuno, president of CIPOAP, reported receiving anonymous death threats against himself and his family, which he attributed to legal efforts to protect the Madre de Dios River from gold mining pollution.

In early November, threats against Vice Minister of Interior and Police Peter Maldonado intensified following a homicide in Santa Cruz. A deceased individual was found with a sign addressed to Maldonado, claiming a deadline had passed and blaming the official for future deaths. Although police indicated the victim was a homeless person killed at random to deliver the message, authorities believe the act was a targeted intimidation tactic.

Security expert Jorge Santiesteban suggested the murder could be retaliation by the PCC following recent police operations. In response, the Ministry of Defense announced that the Armed Forces will reinforce security in Santa Cruz through joint patrols with the National Police. Attorney General José Armando Urioste confirmed that Maldonado will be summoned to testify as part of an ongoing investigation.

Entities

Bolivia · Ernesto Justiniano · Jorge Santiesteban · Rodrigo Paz Pereira · Rubén Barrientos

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 22 sources
    Bolivian Government backs Vice Minister Maldonado amid criminal threats

    The Bolivian government has reaffirmed its support for Vice Minister Peter Maldonado following death threats linked to organized crime and a targeted murder in Santa Cruz used to send a message to the official.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bolivian officials and indigenous leader face death threats

    Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, government ministers, and indigenous leader Javier Fernández Tuno have reported death threats linked to anti-narcotics operations and legal actions against mining pollution.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bolivia: President reports death threats amid security restructuring

    Bolivian President Paz reports frequent death threats, while the government restructures its security leadership with the appointment of three new officials.

Sources

ahoradigital.net · asuntoscentrales.com · atacamanoticias.cl · bolivia.com · cabildeodigital.com · canaln.pe · diariocorreo.pe · diarioextra.com · eju.tv · elmundo.cr · elnorte.com.co · elnortealdia.com · elocoeno.com · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo · latercera.com · monumental.co.cr · nuevapresencia.com · opinioncaribe.com · radiocolosal.com · rochatotal.com · rtpbolivia.com.bo · suquia.com.ar · vilasradio.cl

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