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Transnational organized crime in Bolivia

Overview

Bolivian officials have raised alarms regarding the country’s increasing role as an operational hub for transnational criminal organizations. Deputy Carlos Alarcón warned of the expansion of groups such as Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Brazil’s Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho, and criminal networks from Peru and Colombia, noting a rise in contract killings and potential infiltration of state institutions.

In a significant enforcement action, Bolivian authorities extradited Jorge Isaac Campaz Jiménez, known as ‘Mapaya’, to Colombia. Identified as the alleged leader of the ‘Los Espartanos’ organization, Campaz Jiménez was captured in Santa Cruz following an armed confrontation.

The extradition follows criticism from Bolivian government officials, including Minister of Government Marco Antonio Oviedo, regarding the judicial system’s perceived lack of support in combating international organized crime and narcoterrorism.

Entities

Bolivia · Jorge Isaac Campaz Jiménez · Colombia · Comando Vermelho · Carlos Alarcón

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Bolivia extradites Colombian criminal leader ‘Mapaya’ to Colombia

    Bolivia has extradited Jorge Isaac Campaz Jiménez, leader of the ‘Los Espartanos’ criminal group, to Colombia to face charges including drug trafficking and extortion.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Bolivian lawmaker warns of transnational cartel expansion

    Bolivian Deputy Carlos Alarcón warns that the country is becoming an operational hub for international drug cartels and transnational criminal groups.

Sources

caraotadigital.net · colmundoradio.com.co · lapatria.bo · leo.bo · nortedigital.mx · nuevapresencia.com