# Bolivian police modernization and internal investigations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bolivian-police-modernization-and-internal-investigations > Updated: 2026-08-17T16:00:34.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In July 2026, President Rodrigo Paz announced an 80 million boliviano modernization plan for the Bolivian National Police. This initiative includes legal reforms, technological upgrades, and new infrastructure, supported by a 20 million dollar cooperation agreement with the United States. At the time, the government was focused on investigations into gold smuggling and disciplinary actions regarding police conduct. By August 2026, the focus shifted toward internal investigations within the police leadership. The Bolivian Public Ministry launched two separate investigations into General Commander Mirko Sokol following complaints from Vice President Edmand Lara and Deputy Rolando Pacheco. These inquiries involve allegations of corruption based on recordings and the misuse of influence regarding the promotion of officers to general ranks. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Bolivian Economy Minister censured amid fuel price crisis Bolivia's Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza has been censured by the legislature, while the country faces a fuel crisis marked by a nearly 100% diesel price hike for large consumers. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivian-police-commander-mirko-sokol-faces-two-investigations ### 2026-07-23: Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz backs police and launches $80 million modernization plan Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz praised the police, announced an $80 million modernization plan, opened a disciplinary case over officers greeting Evo Morales, and continues investigations into a gold‑smuggling 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivia-president-announces-police-housing-and-reform-package --- Cite as: Bolivian police modernization and internal investigations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bolivian-police-modernization-and-internal-investigations