Escándalo de Dopaje en el Fútbol Boliviano: Vaca y Céspedes en la Mira

Bolivia: Doping Scandal Rocks National Football Team La Paz, Bolivia – A doping scandal has rocked Bolivian football, with two prominent players facing disciplinary action. Ramiro Vaca, a Club Bolívar player, tested positive for Ostarina, a substance similar to steroids, during a Copa Libertadores match. "I didn't consume the substance intentionally," Vaca stated, claiming the Ostarina was in a supplement. Meanwhile, Boris Céspedes, currently playing for FC Lugano in Switzerland, tested positive for Acetazolamide, a diuretic. Céspedes maintains that the medication was prescribed by the Bolivian national team's medical staff. The Bolivian Football Federation has yet to comment on the role of the medical staff in these cases. Both players face potential bans, highlighting the ongoing challenges of anti-doping measures in Bolivian football. The situation underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability within the sport.