In a significant foreign policy shift, Bolivia has reopened its doors to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The move, confirmed on Monday, ends a nearly two-decade hiatus in bilateral efforts to stem drug trafficking. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Bolivian Minister of Government Marco Oviedo told local media this week that DEA agents were already operating in the country. “The DEA is in Bolivia,” he said. “Just as the DEA is now present, we also have cooperation from European intelligence and police bodies.” Oviedo explained that the initial focus of the law enforcement efforts would be to tighten border surveillance and dismantle trafficking networks. He added that the cooperation with the DEA and European agencies was only the start of Bolivia’s expanded international efforts. “We want neighbouring countries’ anti-narcotics agencies on board as well,” Oviedo said. End to Morales order The announcement marks an end to an order issued under former left-wing President Evo Morales in 2008, effectively expelling all DEA agents from the country. Morales, the leader at the …