The Government of the United States will allocate 20 million dollars to Bolivia with the aim of strengthening the fight against drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.
The measure is part of a new phase of bilateral cooperation formalized through the signing of a Letter of Agreement between both countries, according to the Bolivian Foreign Ministry.
The understanding was signed by Bolivia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fernando Aramayo, and the Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Debra Hevia. The document establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at reinforcing the institutional capacities of the South American country in security matters.
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According to the official statement released by the Foreign Ministry, the funds will be allocated to various strategic areas, including technical cooperation, training programs, and the provision of specialized equipment.
The goal is to strengthen the performance of Bolivian institutions in areas such as public security, criminal investigation, and the fight against organized crime.
In this context, the Government of Rodrigo Paz reaffirmed its position on international cooperation in security matters. "Bolivia reaffirms its commitment to international cooperation based on shared responsibility, mutual respect, and coordinated action in the face of common security challenges," the statement expressed.
The implementation of this economic assistance occurs in a complex internal scenario, marked by violent disturbances and roadblocks that have been ongoing since May.
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This is an attempted coup driven by union organizations and protesters linked to the former pedophile dictator Evo Morales (2006-2019), who seeks to overthrow the current Bolivian president.
Amid this conflict, high-level U.S. officials expressed their support for the Paz Government. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth voiced their support for the Bolivian administration.
At the same time, both countries are advancing in the process of normalizing their diplomatic relations, which have been interrupted since 2008 following the expulsion of then U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg by the government of Evo Morales.
The announced agreement reinforces the alignment in security matters between the United States and Bolivia, in a scenario where international cooperation is a central axis in facing the challenges of drug trafficking and organized crime in the region.
