U.S. Embassy in Bolivia

The Embassy of the United States in La Paz announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs…

Statement of Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, at the OAS

Under Secretary David Hale gave a message to the Bolivian people.

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Bolivian Foreign Minister Karen Longaric today in Bogota. Secretary Pompeo congratulated Foreign Minister Longaric on the new…

Location:  Santa Cruz, Bolivia Events: Santa Cruz declared a ‘departmental emergency’ on January 8th due to dengue fever.  While Cochabamba has not yet followed suit, emergency rooms in…

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, January 7, 2020 Location: Bolivia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may…

The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Bolivia on January 6, 2020. The Department advises travelers to exercise increased caution when traveling to…

Security Alert – United States Embassy, La Paz, November 27, 2019 Location: Nationwide Event: A Security Notice of November 12, 2019 instituted a temporary policy that travel…

Transitional President Áñez & every legislator from every party in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly unanimously approved a law paving a path for new elections. This…

Assistant Secretary Michael Kozak – November 24, 2019 The legislation adopted today is an important step in restoring the Bolivian people‘s faith in their democratic…

Location: La Paz Event: The La Paz Health Department has reported a small meningococcal meningitis outbreak (7 cases) in La Paz.  The notice does not mention which…

Secretary Pompeo – November 21, 2019 All countries deserve free, fair, transparent, & credible elections. The @OAS_official report on #Bolivia makes it clear that Bolivians…

Location:  El Alto Event: Given current civil unrest, U.S. citizens in El Alto should avoid area around the Senkata gas plant.  Also, demonstrations have been announced…

Secretary Pompeo: International support for @JGuaido continues to grow. Thank you interim President @JeanineAnez for #Bolivia’s recognition of the legitimate leader of #Venezuela — 58…

Secretary Pompeo on Countries Standing Up for Human Rights: Countries are standing up for human rights. We commend countries like #Bolivia, #Ecuador, and #PapuaNewGuinea for…

Location:  La Paz and El Alto Metropolitan Area Event: Local authorities have notified the public that, due to ongoing civil unrest, there are disruptions in the transport…

Location:  Area around El Alto International Airport Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on November 14 close to El Alto International Airport.  Protestors may cut off…

Location: La Paz Given current  civil unrest  and an evolving security situation, as noted in the  Travel Advisory  update for Bolivia of November 12, U.S. citizens…