Jorge Santistevan
Jorge Santistevan is a retired military officer and a security expert in Bolivia, known for his analyses on the growing influence of international criminal organizations in the country. He has voiced concerns regarding the increasing violence attributed to drug trafficking gangs, emphasizing the vulnerability of Bolivia's borders and the potential for escalated conflict as these groups react to government crackdowns.
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Jorge Santistevan indicated that the U.S. report is a clear warning about the complicity of authorities with drug trafficking.
Advierten sobre la expansión del narcotráfico y la fragilidad del Estado frente al crimen organizado
Bolivia· 2025-09-17
Jorge Santistevan stated that the UNODC aligns with the political stance of current governments.
La UNODC apura el informe sobre cocales para antes del balotaje tras años de entregas demoradasBolivia· 2025-09-17
Jorge Santistevan is a retired army colonel who warned about the complicity of authorities with drug trafficking in Bolivia.
El Gobierno apunta a EEUU por consumo de drogas y rechaza la descertificaciónBolivia· 2025-09-17
Jorge Santistevan stated that the UNODC aligns with the political stance of current governments.
ONUDC apura el informe sobre cocales para antes del balotaje tras años de retrasoBolivia· 2025-09-17Jorge Santistevan, a retired official, criticized the authorities for being infiltrated by identity falsification cases.
Jefe del PCC obtuvo identidad boliviana y hasta licencia de conducir con papeles falsosBolivia· 2025-09-10
Jorge Santistevan criticized the new defense policies for being designed under a partisan directive.
Militares en retiro ven riesgos en la última propuesta del PresidenteBolivia· 2025-08-08
Jorge Santistevan criticized the proposed reform of the Armed Forces, suggesting it aims to create a socialist militia.
Arce plantea nueva doctrina militar para evitar alzamientos y se despide de las FFAABolivia· 2025-08-08
Jorge Santistevan cautioned against underestimating populism.
Debate por ‘unidad’ genera división y dudas en todo el campo políticoBolivia· 2025-07-26
Jorge Santistevan is a candidate for deputy from the alliance Libre.
El MAS fracasa en su intento de ‘unidad’ de la izquierda y se abre a ‘otra candidatura'Bolivia· 2025-07-25Jorge Santistevan, candidato a diputado por Alianza Libre, plantea descentralizar la Policía Bolivia.
Elecciones 2025: Jorge Santistevan (Libre) apuesta por la policía departamentalBolivia· 2025-07-05Jorge Santistevan described the violent actions as indicative of trained subversive groups.
Bolivia lleva a Evo a cortes internacionales por muerte de 5 personas y terrorismoBolivia· 2025-06-13
Jorge Santistevan is a military expert who attributes the rise of mafia-related violence to the weakness of the state.
Las mafias se consolidan en el país y ejecutan a unas 15 personas en tres mesesBolivia· 2025-04-07
