USA keeps Bolivia on list of countries that failed in anti-drug fight
Washington reiterates that Bolivia "demonstrably failed" in drug trafficking, but recognises advances in cooperation with the Rodrigo Paz Government.
Bolivia remains on US blacklist for drug trafficking
The administration of President Donald Trump keeps Bolivia on the list of countries that have "demonstrably failed" in fulfilling their anti-narcotic commitments, according to correodelsur.com reporting based on an official statement issued by Washington.
The document, however, is not wholly critical in its assessment. It also recognises advances in bilateral relations with the Rodrigo Paz Government and describes it as the beginning of a new institutional phase in anti-drug cooperation.
The US administration notes that the current Executive "has not yet had sufficient time to reduce coca cultivation, which increased under the mandate of the previous Government", thereby introducing a nuance regarding responsibility for recent results.
As a positive milestone, the report highlights the extradition of Sebastián Marset to the United States in March 2026, describing it as a fact that "highlighted our growing friendship and cooperation" between both countries.
Nevertheless, Washington warns that structural problems persist. "Corruption in Bolivia continues to facilitate drug trafficking and obstruct investigations", the document states, identifying this factor as one of the principal obstacles to the effectiveness of anti-drug policies.
The text leaves open the possibility of reviewing the rating based on future results. "If Bolivia can demonstrate progress in reducing the production of illicit drugs over the next year and achieve substantial progress in combating the endemic corruption that weakens the country, I will consider reviewing its rating", the report indicates.
The United States thereby maintains a stance of evaluative pressure on La Paz, whilst simultaneously opening the door to modifying its assessment if verifiable progress is recorded in the short term.
Source: Google News BO — Crime