Brazilian fugitive linked to drug trafficking and hitman network in Bolivia

Bolivian authorities accuse Brazilian national Engri Júnior de Almeida Maia of founding the Amigos do Estado (ADE) faction, allegedly commanding dozens of hitmen in Brazil and Bolivia. The claim, made by Bolivia's Minister of Government, links Maia to a protection network and cocaine trafficking, but details remain unverified. This signals cross-border criminal cooperation and potential strain on bilateral law enforcement.

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