Summary
- In a small town in Bolivia, three men accused of child abductions were subjected to vigilante justice, with one being burned alive and the others beaten to death.
- This incident sheds light on the prevalence of lynching in rural areas of Bolivia due to weak state institutions and community self-regulation.
- The lack of police presence and previous political decisions contribute to mob justice in regions like Chapare.
- The government has condemned the events in Ivirgarzama but faces challenges in bringing those responsible to justice.
