Shield governments back Bolivia's anti-narco and anti-corruption drive in joint statement

On 1 October 2026 the governments participating in the Shield of the Americas — the United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago — issued a joint statement commending Bolivia's actions against narco-trafficking and corruption and holding enablers accountable. Known from the State Department release listing via search; full text not read. Separately, Chile's Senate has scheduled a special session on the pact for 7 October.