The border with the DRC was where the largest number of incidents of this nature were recorded, which led to the seizure of two artisanal boats used to transport the fuel, as well as seven vehicles and 10 motorbikes, also part of the illicit trade chain. On Monday, official sources stated that actions against fuel […]

Bolivian agricultural products are sought after in neighbouring countries because their prices are lower. On Monday, President Luis Arce militarized the border with Peru to prevent essential goods from being smuggled out of Bolivian territory. RELATED: Bolivia: Arsenal Against Forest Fires to Be Stepped Up “I ordered our Armed Forces to militarize the borders to […]

According to a check in the markets of La Paz, there is evidence of an increase in the price of chicken meat, which is currently only arriving from Santa Cruz, and is being sold at 15.80 bolivianos per kilograms (2.25 dollars). On Monday, faced with the increase in Bolivia of so-called reverse food smuggling, mainly […]

Another operation intercepted a truck illegally transporting 26,000 liters of diesel, worth more than 97,000 Bolivianos (nearly 15,000 dollars). Bolivia is today maintaining an anti-smuggling offensive after seizing a shipment of sugar, maize, potatoes and fuel valued at 867,341 Bolivianos (more than 120,000 dollars) that criminals intended to move to neighboring countries. Related:At Least Six […]