FELCN Deploys to Potosí Amidst Protests, Narco-Trafficking Concerns

Protests and Suspected Narco Presence Prompt FELCN Operation in Northern Potosí Roadblocks and unrest in northern Potosí, Bolivia, have led to a significant operation by the country's FELCN (Fuerza Especial de Lucha Contra el Narcotráfico), the specialized anti-narcotics force. The operation follows the recent deaths of three police officers in the region, raising concerns about the involvement of drug traffickers in the ongoing protests. "We are working to restore peace in the municipality," stated Roberto Ríos, Minister of Government, in an interview featured in a Unitel Bolivia news report. "Yesterday, we announced our commitment to restoring peace in the area, which has been plagued by unrest for seven days." The Unitel report includes footage of large-scale roadblocks, FELCN vehicles and personnel conducting operations, and evidence suggesting drug production and trafficking in the area. The minister's interview highlights the investigation into the deaths of the three police officers and the suspicion of links to criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking. The FELCN's continued presence is intended not only to restore social peace but also to conduct a thorough investigation into the killings and the broader narcotics activity.