Bolivia arrests ex-intel chief over irregularities in Marset capture

Bolivian authorities arrested a former intelligence chief in connection with alleged irregularities during the March 13, 2026 operation that led to the capture of drug trafficker Sebastián Marset in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The arrest signals a domestic accountability probe into the operation, though details of the alleged misconduct remain undisclosed. This development may affect public trust in security institutions and could have political ramifications in Bolivia.

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