Border Bloodshed: Bolivia's Desperate Bid for Stability The sight of Bolivian troops patrolling their border with Brazil is a stark reminder of the region's escalating security crisis.
A recent wave of violence linked to clashes between Brazilian gangsters vying for control of lucrative drug routes has left at least nine people dead and raised concerns about the spread of organized crime into Bolivia.
Bolivia has made significant strides in consolidating its democracy and stabilizing its economy after a tumultuous period marked by street protests, a disputed presidential election, and a brief bout of authoritarianism.