Bolivian Border Town Demands Permanent Police Presence Amid Security Gaps

The mayor of San Ignacio de Velasco, a Bolivian border municipality with over 60,000 residents, publicly requested a permanent police presence, stating that 10 officers are insufficient to control the area. This highlights chronic under-policing in a border region, potentially enabling cross-border crime. The request signals local governance pressure on national security resources, but no immediate policy change is confirmed.