Leaked Marset Videos Trigger Bolivian Justice Purge

· Investigations · Bolivia

Two leaked videos of Uruguayan drug lord Sebastián Marset alleging high-level state protection set off a purge in Bolivia's justice system. Attorney General and 13 other top officials were arrested. The videos surfaced amid a broader regional scandal over drug trafficking.

Why it matters：Undermines rule of law in Bolivia and shows how drug money can corrupt state institutions, with implications for regional stability and international anti-narcotics efforts.

Key points

  • Videos show Marset alleging protection from Bolivian officials.
  • Attorney general and 13 other top officials arrested.
  • Marset is a Uruguayan drug lord wanted internationally.

Sources (original reporting)

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