Bolivia

China Tries to Undo Damage in Latin America Ties Done by Rubio Trip

The Chinese government held a meeting with Bolivia’s top diplomat this week as part of a campaign to undo the damage to its reputation and interests in Latin America caused by Secretary of State Marco Rubio making his first international tour in the position to countries there vulnerable to Chinese influence.

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of St

Bolivia’s Ex-Narcotics Director Extradited to U.S. on Gun, Cocaine Charges

Maximiliano Davila-Perez, once the Director of the Bolivian Special Forces for the Fight Against Drug Trafficking (FELCN), has been extradited to the United States where he faces federal charges of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States. He is also charged with conspiracy to use and possess automatic weapons in connection with his cocaine importation scheme. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced Davila-Perez’ extradition from Bolivia on Friday.

Maximiliano Davila-Perez Extradited to U.S. (Bolivian Ministry of Government)