Bishop of San Ignacio de Velasco questions justice in Bolivia

Bishop Robert Flock of the Diocese of San Ignacio de Velasco questioned the state of justice in Bolivia in an opinion piece published Friday, October 2, 2026, in the newspaper El Día.

In his article, titled “Today for me, tomorrow for you,” Flock addressed recent sanctions issued by the United States government against Roger Mariaca and other Bolivian officials. The bishop noted that the U.S. government has not published the evidence used to justify these sanctions. He suggested the measures carry a political message intended to pressure the Bolivian executive branch into seeking economic support and alignment with the United States.

Flock also expressed concern regarding the lack of transparency in the justice system and the impunity of those who spread false accusations. He noted that certain individuals, such as former presidents from the MAS party, were not included in the sanctions, which raised questions about the selection process.