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Bolivia Deploys Over 200 Troops to Curb Brazilian Gang Violence at Border

A surge in deadly clashes between Brazilian criminal groups has prompted Bolivia to increase military and police presence along its border with Brazil.

Aug 5, 2026, 4:15 AM Al Jazeera

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Bolivia has sent more than 200 police and military officers to patrol its border with Brazil in response to escalating violence linked to Brazilian gangs. The clashes between these criminal groups, which are fighting to control drug trafficking routes, have resulted in at least nine deaths.

Footage released shows Bolivian forces actively patrolling the border area as part of efforts to restore security.

This deployment aims to curb the ongoing violence and stabilize the region.

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