The Bolivian government announced this Tuesday that it would summon Argentina‘s “diplomatic representation” in the country to provide explanations about “inaccurate and dishonest” statements by Patricia Bullrich, that country’s Security Minister, regarding the alleged presence of a member of the Bolivian government. Armed branches of Iranians in the Andean country.
Bolivia‘s Foreign Ministry issued a statement in response to Bullrich’s “erroneous and reckless statements”.In the sense that “Argentina will be at the highest level of security” due to the alleged presence of “combat forces of Iran’s armed branches in Bolivia”.
“We deny and strongly reject that Bolivia protects those who spread terror, insecurity and anxiety across its borders. These allegations lack evidence or documentation and are made without any basis,” a part of the statement indicates.
That is why they will call diplomatic representation, which in this case is Marcelo Mason, the Argentine ambassador to Bolivia. To explain Minister Bullrich’s statements; He also remembers that political relations with the neighboring country are “stronger and more solid” than “the unfortunate manifestations of the authorities”.
“We are observing with concern a campaign that seeks to create confrontation between Latin American states, governments and peoples, thereby creating unnecessary friction between brotherly countries,” the bulletin said.
He further said that this is “contrary” to the framework of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) to integrate the region as a “zone of peace”.
The Foreign Ministry reminds that Bolivia is a “pacifist state” and “maintains fraternal relations with all peoples of the world, within the framework of mutual respect for sovereignty, self-determination and non-interference in internal affairs.”
“Bolivia deeply respects and appreciates the Argentine people and therefore we demand from our rulers the same respect for this historic friendship.”
He told other “Latin American peoples” not to “fall into provocations that only seek to affect fraternal relations between states.”
The Argentine government on Monday strengthened security levels in “the most sensitive places” as tensions in the Middle East increased due to Iran’s attack on Israel last Saturday.
Bullrich referred to the fact that Bolivia has signed a memorandum with Iran and that they are investigating if there are people who do not speak Spanish and have a Bolivian passport, he also pointed out that there are Iranians there. There will be presence of elite forces.
Given this situation, Bolivia’s Directorate General of Immigration refuted these versions about the country granting Bolivian passports to Iranian citizens and emphasized the country’s strict procedures for issuing these documents.