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Uruguayan Drug Kingpin Arrested: U.S. Extradition Forthcoming

3/13/2026

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Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset was arrested in Bolivia on March 13, 2026, after nearly three years at large.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz hailed the arrest as a significant victory and a shift in Bolivia-U.S. cooperation.
Marset is linked to over 16 tons of cocaine trafficking and the murder of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci.
Paraguay seeks Marset's extradition for trial.
Marset is being extradited to the United States.

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Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset was arrested in Bolivia on March 13, 2026, after nearly three years at large.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz hailed the arrest as a significant victory and a shift in Bolivia-U.S. cooperation.
Marset is linked to over 16 tons of cocaine trafficking and the murder of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci.
Paraguay seeks Marset's extradition for trial.
Marset is being extradited to the United States.