# Bolivia sends troops to curb Brazilian gang violence along border

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 03:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/5/bolivia-sends-troops-to-stop-brazilian-gang-violence-along-border?traffic_source=rss

> Bolivia has deployed troops in an effort to stop violence linked to Brazilian gangs from spreading along its border. Footage shows more than 200 Bolivian police and military personnel conducting patrols in the frontier area with Brazil. The operation reflects security concerns over gang-related violence near the two countries’ border.