Is There a New Government? | ¿Hay nuevo gobierno?

By Bajo el penoco, El Dia:

The recent ambush and killing of a soldier in Lloko Lloko, on the border with Chile, at the hands of smugglers, shows that many criminals still have not realized that Bolivia has a new government. They continue operating with the same impunity, convinced that nothing has changed. This incident should be a warning sign for Rodrigo Paz: it is time to show, through actions and not speeches, that the State has regained control and that the rules of the game are no longer the same. Law-enforcement forces need real political backing, resources, and a clear mandate to confront those who challenge the country from illegality. It is not enough to lament deaths or promise investigations. Smugglers, drug traffickers, and other criminal networks must feel firsthand that the era of tolerance is over. If the new government fails to impose authority from the beginning, criminals will continue believing that nothing changed. Paz must demonstrate that his administration marks a before and after.

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