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Infamous Drug Baron Sebastián Marcet Arrested in Bolivia

Published March 14, 2026, 09:12
Infamous Drug Baron Sebastián Marcet Arrested in Bolivia

Sebastián Marcet, one of the most wanted drug barons from Uruguay, has been arrested in Bolivia and handed over to DEA agents. The arrest took place during an operation that marks a new era in US-Latin American relations, within the framework of the 'Shield of the Americas' military alliance. Marcet is accused of trafficking 16 tons of cocaine and had a $2 million bounty on his head. His arrest highlights the depth of corruption in the region and represents the second major blow to organized crime in the last month, following the elimination of 'El Mencho' in Mexico.