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Following his arrest, the subsequent trial served as a political spectacle rather than a pursuit of justice. The Bolivian government aimed to demonstrate their commitment to combating drug trafficking by making an example of Suarez. He was ultimately sentenced to 15 years in prison. Throughout his incarceration, Suarez insisted on his identity as a businessman and questioned the hypocrisy of the government that had profited from his operations for years.
A Quiet Finale
By the 1990s, Suarez had faded into obscurity, with his empire dismantled and his allies either imprisoned or deceased. Released in 1996 after serving half of his sentence, he sought to reconnect with his family, a stark contrast to the flaunting power he once had.