Bolivian Prison Escape: Hunt for Dangerous Brazilian Inmate

Bolivian Prison Escape: Two Inmates Missing After Chonchocoro Prison Incident On June 10, 2025, two inmates disappeared from the San Pedro de Chonchocoro prison in Bolivia. The escape involved Victor Ramirez Valenzuela, a Chilean national, and Edivaldo Meneses Iglesias, a Brazilian with alleged ties to the Primer Comando Capital (PCC) criminal organization. Meneses Iglesias is considered highly dangerous and has a 30-year sentence without the possibility of parole. Juan Carlos Limpias, director general of the Penitentiary System, confirmed the disappearance in an interview with Unitel. "At the time of the roll call, we discovered that two inmates were missing," Limpias stated. He further explained that a search is underway and that the prison is being thoroughly searched. The escape has raised concerns about security at the Chonchocoro prison. Authorities are investigating how the escape occurred and are working to ensure the recapture of the missing inmates. The situation highlights the challenges faced by Bolivian authorities in managing high-risk prisoners.