Bolivian authorities detained Attorney General Roger Mariaca along with 13 others on Thursday as part of a drug corruption investigation, according to a government announcement. Mariaca, who was appointed in 2024 during the previous socialist administration, faces allegations of protecting drug traffickers.

The arrests occurred shortly after the United States imposed visa restrictions on Mariaca and several senior Bolivian officials, citing concerns over corruption. The measures were taken by the Trump administration amid claims that Mariaca accepted bribes to enable drug trafficking activities.

Mariaca, who has denied the accusations, had previously described the U.S. actions as political pressure aimed at undermining his office. He has not publicly responded to his arrest.

The developments come as the current conservative Bolivian government, led by President Rodrigo Paz, is expanding security cooperation with Washington. The move is seen as part of a broader effort by the Paz administration to take a tougher stance against drug-related crime and corruption within government institutions.

No further details were immediately available regarding the charges or the identities of the other individuals arrested. The investigation appears to be a significant escalation in Bolivia’s internal efforts to address narcotics-related corruption at high levels of government.