Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The Bolivian government has confirmed that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will return to the country "very soon," marking the biggest shift in Bolivia's anti-drug policy since the government of Evo Morales expelled the agency in 2008.
Presidential spokesperson Carla Faval said President Rodrigo Paz will announce in the coming days the details and timeline for the DEA's return, in line with restored cooperation with the United States and several of its agencies, although it remains unclear whether a formal agreement exists, the local newspaper El Deber reported.
The agency's return coincides with the start of the administration of President Rodrigo Paz, who took office Nov. 8 and planned to rebuild Bolivia's bilateral relationship with Washington.
Paz will travel to the United States next week to seek technical security assistance and advance agreements related to hydrocarbon supplies.
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