Lieutenant Colonel Found Dead in Bolivian Barracks: Police Launch Investigation

A lieutenant colonel was found dead at the Regimiento Manchego barracks in Montero, Bolivia on May 31, 2025. Initial reports suggest the officer suffered two gunshot wounds to the head. Police are investigating the death and an autopsy is underway. "We are interviewing the wife and other soldiers who live and work at the barracks," stated Col. Augusto Russo of the Montero Police Department. The barracks have temporarily suspended operations while the investigation continues. The incident is being investigated as a possible homicide or assassination. The public awaits the results of the autopsy and further details from the ongoing police investigation.