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safety Mercopress 2026-05-01

Bolivian Judge Murdered Amid Surge in Drug-Related Violence

Víctor Hugo Claure, a prominent judge in Bolivia's Agro-Environmental Court, was fatally shot in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Authorities believe the attack was carried out by hitmen and is part of an escalating wave of violence linked to drug trafficking. The assassination has drawn widespread condemnation and presents a significant challenge to the current presidential administration.

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