Washington calls for tougher measures against Iranian actions and militant groups in Latin America
The United States is pressuring Bolivia to expel Iranians believed to be acting as spies and to take a tougher stance against militant groups. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the US government to contain the country’s influence in Latin America. The information is from the news agency .
Washington’s assessment is that Tehran has expanded its political and intelligence activities in the region through allies and support networks.
The US is also considering expanding sanctions and formally classifying certain groups as terrorist organizations, which could have a direct impact on diplomatic relations with South American governments. Bolivia is seen by US authorities as one of the strategic countries for the Iranian presence on the continent, alongside Venezuela and Nicaragua. These countries maintain close political relations with Tehran.
When contacted by the agency, representatives of the Bolivian government did not comment on the information. The US State Department also avoided publicly detailing the diplomatic negotiations.
The movement takes place as the US tries to reinforce its geopolitical influence in Latin America and reduce the space for strategic adversaries to act in the region.
