Bolivian attorney general blacklisted by U.S. is arrested over alleged drug cartel ties, government source says
- October 1, 2026 / 6:31 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Bolivian police arrested Attorney General Roger Mariaca on Wednesday, two days after the United States revoked his visa over alleged links to drug trafficking, a government source told AFP.
- "The arrest of Prosecutor Mariaca has been confirmed," said a source from the Ministry of Government, who requested anonymity.
- Santa Cruz prosecutor Alberto Zeballos, who has likewise been sanctioned by Washington, was also arrested, according to local media.
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- October 1, 2026 / 6:31 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Bolivian police arrested Attorney General Roger Mariaca on Wednesday, two days after the United States revoked his visa over alleged links to drug trafficking, a government source told AFP.
- "The arrest of Prosecutor Mariaca has been confirmed," said a source from the Ministry of Government, who requested anonymity.
- Santa Cruz prosecutor Alberto Zeballos, who has likewise been sanctioned by Washington, was also arrested, according to local media.
Sources: CBS News