US Embassy La Paz 4th Of July Online Celebration
U.S. Embassy La Paz celebrates the 4th of July with online programming. Read More»
Health Alert: Domestic and Repatriation Flight Options July 2020
Location: Bolivia Event: Domestic and Repatriation Flight Options The following flights are not U.S. government-operated or funded flights. Please direct all questions regarding these flights and the eligibility to purchase to the airline. Boliviana de Aviacion (BoA) airlines has announced special repatriation flights for July 8, 15, and 22 connecting La Paz (LPB), Cochabamba (CBB), and Santa ... Read More»
COVID-19 Information
Latest information about COVID-19 in Bolivia - Full Quarantine Read More»
Health Alert: National Quarantine Measures in Bolivia extended through July 31
Location: Bolivia Event: Extension of Quarantine Measures in Bolivia Through July 31 The Bolivian government has announced an extension of national quarantine measures through July 31, 2020 in order to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Under the national decree issued on June 26, 2020: Social distancing and the use of masks in public places remains obligatory. Monday ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump Is Honoring His Commitment to Protect American Workers by Temporarily Pausing Immigration
President Donald J. Trump Is Honoring His Commitment to Protect American Workers by Temporarily Pausing Immigration Read More»
50th Anniversary of Earth Day
50th Anniversary of Earth Day - Press Statement Read More»
President Donald J. Trump Is Demanding Accountability From the World Health Organization
President Donald J. Trump Is Demanding Accountability From the World Health Organization Read More»
171 U.S. Citizens Return Home
For immediate Release US Embassy La Paz Office of Public Affairs April 3, 2020 171 U.S. Citizens Return Home The United States Embassy in La Paz supported the repatriation of 171 U.S. citizens and 5 lawful permanent residents on April 2 as part of a continued global effort by the U.S. Department of State ... Read More»
FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control
The purpose of the FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control page is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis. Read More»
Global Level 4 Health Advisory: Do Not Travel
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ... Read More»
News on consular services – March 16, 2020
News on Consular Services - March 16, 2020 Read More»
2020 International Women of Courage Award Recipients
2020 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Read More»
U.S.: Don’t Give China Control of Intellectual Property Group
Op-Ed by Peter Navarro: U.S.: Don’t Give China Control of Intellectual Property Group Read More»
Statement by Secretary of State Pompeo at OAS-The OAS: Multilateralism That Works
Statement of Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, at the OAS Read More»
Under Secretary David Hale’s Message to the Bolivian People
Under Secretary David Hale gave a message to the Bolivian people. Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Bolivian Foreign Minister Longaric
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 elections scheduled for May 3 and commended the transitional government’s collaboration with Bolivia’s National Assembly to establish a new Electoral Tribunal. Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
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 the tropical region of the department have reported a dramatic increase in the number of cases. DENGUE FEVER Dengue fever is a tropical viral disease that is spread by the ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz
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 result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low ... Read More»
Travel Advisory January 6, 2020, Bolivia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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 Bolivia. Read More»
Security Alert – United States Embassy, La Paz
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 (official and personal) by U.S. diplomats and their family members in Bolivia required Chief of Mission approval. Effective November 27, 2019, this additional approval process has been lifted. All employees are ... Read More»
Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Bolivia
Transitional President Áñez & every legislator from every party in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly unanimously approved a law paving a path for new elections. This represents a major first step in restoring the Bolivian people’s faith in their democratic institutions. Transitional President Áñez & every legislator from every party in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly unanimously ... Read More»
Assistant Secretary Michael Kozak – November 24, 2019
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 institutions, but only a first step. We urge all parties to continue working together in the days ahead to achieve consensus. #Bolivia The legislation adopted today is an important step in ... Read More»
Health Alert – United States Embassy, La Paz, November 22, 2019
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 neighborhoods are affected. Common symptoms of meningococcal meningitis include sudden fever, headache, and stiff neck. Other symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, increased sensitivity to light, and confusion. Meningococcal bacteria can also infect the ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo – November 21, 2019
Secretary Pompeo – November 21, 2019 All countries deserve free, fair, transparent, & credible elections. The @OAS_official report on #Bolivia makes it clear that Bolivians were not given this chance. Stop the violence, hold elections, & work with @JeanineAnez & the transitional government to #BringDemocracyBack . All countries deserve free, fair, transparent, & credible elections. The @OAS_official report on #Bolivia makes ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
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 for November 21st close to El Alto International Airport. Protestors may cut off road access to the airport for an unknown period of time. Actions to Take: Contact airlines to confirm ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo on Bolivian Recognition of President Guaidó
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 countries now stand with the Venezuelan people in their struggle for a return to democracy. #TodoVzlaDespierta Read More»
Secretary Pompeo on Countries Standing Up for Human Rights
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 refusing to allow the Cuban regime to profit from the trafficking of doctors. Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
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 and supply of gasoline and natural gas for the cities of La Paz and El Alto. The civil unrest has also caused disruptions in the supply of some foods such ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
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 road access to the airport. Actions to Take: Contact airlines to confirm your flight prior to going to the airport. Avoid roadblocks and exercise caution if in the vicinity of ... Read More»
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
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 in Bolivia should depart as soon as they safely can. U.S. citizens wishing to depart Bolivia should make their own travel arrangements. Commercial flights remain available. U.S. citizens in La Paz who would like ... Read More»
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Given current civil unrest and an evolving security situation, as noted in the Travel Advisory update for Bolivia of November 12, U.S. citizens in Bolivia should depart as soon as they safely can. U.S. citizens wishing to depart Bolivia should make their own travel arrangements. Commercial flights remain available. U.S. citizens in La Paz who would like to leave ... Read More»
Travel Advisory November 12, 2019: Bolivia – Level 4: Do not Travel
On November 12, 2019, the Department ordered the departure of family members and authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees due to ongoing political instability in Bolivia. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Bolivia. Read More»
Emergency Notification – Authorized Departure and Ordered Departure
Due to widespread unrest throughout Bolivia, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Bolivia. For U.S. citizens in Bolivia, the Department advises U.S. citizens to strongly consider departing as soon as they safely can do so. U.S. citizens wishing to depart Bolivia should make their own travel arrangements. Commercial flights remain ... Read More»
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
United States Embassy, La Paz, November 11, 2019 Location: La Paz Given current civil unrest and an evolving security situation, as noted in the Travel Advisory update for Bolivia of November 8, U.S. diplomats and their family members in Bolivia were instructed to shelter at home until 5:00AM, November 12. Actions to take: Avoid demonstrations and ... Read More»
Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding the Resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales
The resignation yesterday of Bolivian President Evo Morales is a significant moment for democracy in the Western Hemisphere. After nearly 14 years and his recent attempt to override the Bolivian constitution and the will of the people, Morales’s departure preserves democracy and paves the way for the Bolivian people to have their voices heard. Read More»
CSRA Visa Services
Visa appointments at U.S. Embassy La Paz for Tuesday, November 12, have been cancelled. Visa applicants will receive an email with instructions on how to reschedule their appointment for a later date. Login at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-bo/niv for more information on your visa appointment. U.S. citizens in need of emergency passport services should come to the Embassy ... Read More»
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
United States Embassy, La Paz, November 10, 2019 Location: La Paz Given current civil unrest and an evolving security situation, as noted in the Travel Advisory update for Bolivia of November 8, U.S. diplomats and their family members in Bolivia were instructed at 8:30PM local time to shelter at home until 5:00AM, November 11. Actions to ... Read More»
U.S. Response to OAS Report on New Elections in Bolivia
We commend the professional work of the Organization of American States (OAS) technical mission which found numerous troubling irregularities with Bolivia’s October 20 elections. Read More»
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Bolivia and OAS Findings (11.10.19)
Fully support the findings of the @OAS_official report recommending new elections in #Bolivia to ensure a truly democratic process representative of the people’s will. The credibility of the electoral system must be restored. Read More»
Security Alert: United States Embassy, La Paz, November 10, 2019
Location: La Paz The instruction given to U.S. diplomats and their family members to shelter at home was lifted at 12:00PM on November 10. In consideration of the current civil unrest and an evolving security situation, as noted in the Travel Advisory update for Bolivia of November 8, U.S. diplomats and their family members in Bolivia ... Read More»
Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Michael G. Kozak on Bolivia and OAS Findings (11.10.19)
The U. S. welcomes the findings of @OAS_official report on #Bolivia’s Oct 20 elections. We support the call for new elections & a credible, representative Electoral Supreme Court (TSE). All those implicated in the flawed process should step down. Read More»
Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Michael G. Kozak on Bolivia (11.9.19)
Bolivian citizens deserve credible and transparent elections that they can trust to represent their will. We urge all actors to avoid violence and ensure that the forces of public order continue to exercise restraint. #Bolivia. Read More»
Security Alert: United States Embassy, La Paz, November 9, 2019
Given current civil unrest and an evolving security situation, as noted in the Travel Advisory update for Bolivia of November 8, U.S. diplomats and their family members in Bolivia were instructed at 12:40PM local time to shelter at home until further notice. Actions to take: Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Monitor local media for breaking events ... Read More»
Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Michael G. Kozak on Bolivia (11.5.19)
Yesterday, the U.S. and eight other OAS member states called upon officials in #Bolivia to strengthen the electoral process and urged all parties to accept the @OAS_official findings. The people’s democratic will must be honored, and peace and calm maintained. Read More»
Technical Team of the OAS in Bolivia Calls on Citizens to Provide Material for Analysis
#OEAenBolivia Technical Team of the OAS in Bolivia Calls on Citizens to Provide Material for Analysis. 📧To coordinate the delivery of material contact: 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮@𝗼𝗮𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴 More info: http://bit.ly/32i9hre Read More»
Ambassador Carlos Trujillo on the OAS observation mission
Ambassador Carlos Trujillo on the work and findings of the OAS observation mission: The U.S. supports the work & findings of the #OAS observation mission to the Oct 20 Bolivian elections. It is imperative the OAS technical team examine the integrity of the elections & have the access needed to complete their mission. We call ... Read More»
State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Bolivian Elections Results 2019
Spokesperson Ortagus: The United States and democratic partners are watching #Bolivia’s institutions and leaders to ensure the voice and will of its people are honored. We will work with the international community towards that end. Read More»
United States Responds to Irregularities in Bolivia’s Presidential Election
The United States believes that the Bolivian people have the right to choose their leaders in free and fair elections. This right is enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter and in the Bolivian constitution. Read More»
United States, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia Respond to Anomalies in Bolivia’s Presidential Election
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and the United States believe that the Bolivian people have the right to choose their leaders in free and fair elections. This right is enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter and in the Bolivian constitution. We are therefore deeply concerned over the anomalies in the vote counting process of Bolivia’s October 20 ... Read More»
Assistant Secretary Michael G. Kozak on Bolivian Eleccions
Assistant Secretary Michael G. Kozak: The U.S. rejects the Electoral Tribunal’s attempts to subvert #Bolivia’s democracy by delaying the vote count & taking actions that undermine the credibility of Bolivia’s elections. We call on the TSE to immediately act to restore credibility in the vote counting process. We will work with the intl community to ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (October 21, 2019) Location: Nationwide Event: There are reports of large demonstrations and sporadic violence and clashes around the country, centering near offices of the electoral tribunals, vote counting centers, and city plazas. Protests in La Paz are focused near the vote counting center at the Hotel ... Read More»
Assistant Secretary Michael G. Kozak on Bolivian Elections
WHA Assistant Secretary Michael G. Kozak: “The U.S. is closely watching 1st round of elections in #Bolivia , especially the sudden interruption of the electronic vote tabulation. Electoral authorities should immediately restore credibility & transparency to the process so that the will of the Bolivian people is respected.” Read More»
Book donation to Cliza
Within the framework of the International Book Fair of Cochabamba and with the sponsorship of the Book Chamber of Cochabamba, the embassy delivered an important donation of books to the municipality of Cliza. On that occasion, there was the participation of educational units of the municipality who gave the appropriate enhancement to the act of ... Read More»
Expanding Contacts in Cochabamba Through a Love of Books
The United States was the country of honor at the Cochabamba International Book Fair. The entire Book Fair featured a space exploration theme with the Apollo 11 exhibition as the centerpiece. The Embassy was present at the Museum created to show the right tribute to the 50th anniversary of the successful mission that allowed the ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (October 10, 2019)
Location: Nationwide Event: General elections are scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Bolivia. From 00:00h until 24:00h on October 20, public and private transportation, to include public buses and the Teleféricoin La Paz, will be almost shut down. Only a limited number of vehicles with a special permit will be permitted to circulate. Additionally, ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (October 8, 2019) Location: La Paz, Cochabamba, Potosi Event: Bolivian civic groups have announced plans for a civic rally in Potosí on October 9 and in La Paz and Cochabamba on October 10, 2019. The demonstrations will be centered in city squares, the expected size and duration of ... Read More»
President Trump Addresses the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Supporting Afro-Bolivian Cultural Preservation
The embassy celebrated the launch of the book and documentary film, Gayingo: Revitalizing Our Culture, the culmination of a multi-year Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation project to document Afro-Bolivian music and dance traditions. The Charge of Affairs delivered remarks along with the project coordinator, community leader and IVLP alumnus Martin Ballivian at the binational center ... Read More»
Expanding our Community through Space Outreach
In August, The United States joined the people of Oruro to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission’s moon landing. Cultural Affairs Officer Kathryn Holmgaard joined a local astronomer and alumni of U.S. exchange programs in the Inspira network to discuss space exploration, the moon landing, and study in the United States with more ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Uyuni, Potosi Department Event: Civic groups have implemented a general strike and several road blocks within the city of Uyuni. These blockades have stopped vehicles transporting tourists to the salt flats, including main exit roads and roads to and from the airport. The size, scope, and duration of the strike and roadblocks are unknown. Actions to Take: ... Read More»
U.S. Support to Combat Wildfires in Eastern Bolivia
In coordination with Bolivian authorities, the United States is providing personal protective equipment and firefighting tools, and has deployed a team to support response efforts and provide technical expertise to protect lives and control the wildfires in eastern Bolivia. Read More»
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: La Paz Event: Transportation and drivers unions in La Paz have announced plans for protests on August 27, 2019, to include multiple road blockades around the city. The method, scope, and duration of the blockades is unknown, but any blockade can be expected to affect transit, and even protests that begin peacefully can become confrontational ... Read More»
Engaging Thousands at La Paz’s Main Plaza
Enthralled by the public’s embrace of Post’s space outreach, the municipal government of La Paz offered to host a celebration of U.S. space exploration at the city’s main plaza. Approximately 3,000 residents turned out to hear remarks from the CDA a.i. and the municipal district mayor. Exchange alumni skillfully guided participants through exhibit panels telling ... Read More»
Promoting Education
Nearly 100 alumni came to the Embassy on August 21 for an event designed to “Transform Education.” Eight outstanding alumni from the “Inspira Alumni Program” shared their projects keyed to make education more accessible and equal for all. That evening, the group celebrated 20 young women who graduated from an alumni-led program, The 360 Effect: Women ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: La Paz, Cochabamba, Tarija, and Oruro Event: Civic groups in La Paz, Cochabamba, Tarija, and Oruruo have announced plans for a general strike and blockades in Bolivia on August 21, 2019. The expected size and duration of the demonstrations, as well as exact locations of blockades of streets and highways, is unknown. Actions to ... Read More»
Expanding our community of partners
Cobija, the northernmost departmental capital city, has had very little Embassy presence until space-fever took over the Amazonian city from August 13-17. Post screened the film “The Martian” and brought the giant moon to a series of education talks at the local public university. Joined by a local EducationUSA advisor and flanked by a group ... Read More»
“Fake News”: Journalists Travel to Learn How to Fight Them
A group of 12 journalists from all over Bolivia traveled to the United States and Argentina with the International Leading Visitor Program (IVLP) in August. They explored the ways in which media and organizations in both countries are fighting fake news, which flood social networks, especially during electoral processes. Information professionals held meetings at the ... Read More»
Reading under the Moon
The United States Embassy sponsored a stand at the 24th edition of the International Book Fair of La Paz from August 1 to August 11, 2019, in the last 12 years our participation in this fair has become a window where the embassy interacts with the Bolivian population, This is the cultural event of great ... Read More»
Interview with best seller author Mackenzi Lee
The U.S. Embassy in Bolivia sponsored the visit of award-winning young adult literature author Mackenzi Lee, who offered talks to full houses during the La Paz International Book Fair and in the city of Santa Cruz in early August. At the end of her visit, Mackenzi kindly agreed to answer some questions that summarize her ... Read More»
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
On Friday, August 9, Public Affairs Oficer May Baptista expanded our community by attending a symposium on the contributions of indigenous languages and ancestral knowledge at the Casa Grande del Pueblo. The event was an opportunity for several groups to discuss 2019 as the international year of indigenous languages, as well as support diversity and ... Read More»
Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
August 1, 2019 Bolivia – Level 1: Exercise normal precautions in Bolivia. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 1 ‘Practice Usual Precautions’ notice on July 19, 2019 due to an outbreak of hemorrhagic fever in Bolivia. Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page . If you decide to travel to Bolivia: Enroll in ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (July 15, 2019) Location: Nation-wide Events: This notice provides information on several viruses currently present in Bolivia: Influenza H3N2, an Arenavirus Hemorrhagic Fever, and RSV. Influenza H3N2: In Bolivia, “flu season” typically runs from April to September with the peak occurring at the end of June. This year, the peak occurred right ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (July 14, 2019) Location: La Paz Event: La Paz transportation unions announced a city-wide strike and protest starting Monday, July 15, at 6 a.m. which could result in road blockades, transportation disruptions, and demonstrations. These activities could affect the availability of public transportation in the city of La Paz and ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Santa Cruz Department Event: Multiple Bolivian civic groups have announced plans for a general strike and blockades in the department of Santa Cruz on July 9, 2019. The expected size and duration of the demonstrations, as well as exact locations of blockades of streets and highways, is unknown. Actions to Take: Monitor the ABC website for official ... Read More»
Security Alert: Roadblocks in the Yungas
Location: Ruta Nacional 3, between La Paz and the Yungas Event: Protestors are carrying out roadblocks in the Yungas region northeast of La Paz, currently affecting travel near Unduavi, Yolosa, Caranavi, Guanay, and Palos Blancos. The exact size, scope, and duration of the protests is unknown. Actions to Take: Monitor the ABC website for official reports at http://transitabilidad.abc.gob.bo/mapa/ ... Read More»
Country Council Program
On May 8, 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia revived the Overseas Advisory Council’s (OSAC) Country Council Program in La Paz. The goal of the OSAC council is to enhance the exchange of timely and relevant security-related information between the local representatives of U.S. private sector organizations operating abroad and U.S. embassies and consulates. Country ... Read More»
Honoring the Fallen: Peace Officers Memorial Day
On May 15, 2019, the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia joined many other U.S. embassies and consulates around the world in remembering and honoring fallen law enforcement and security personnel during Peace Officers Memorial Day. National Police Week not only offers a unique opportunity to recognize the brave law enforcement who have sacrificed their ... Read More»
Bolivia celebrated International Jazz Day!
With the presence of thousands of people, International Jazz Day was celebrated on Tuesday, April 30, in an outdoor concert that took place at the San Francisco Church in La Paz. This was a six-hour concert with the participation of seven local bands: Gustavo Orihuela Quartet, Zembu Bossa Jazz, Big Band Jazz from Sucre, Bolivia ... Read More»
China’s New Road in the Americas: Beyond Silk and Silver
Remarks Kimberly Breier Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Washington, DC April 26, 2019 Thank you, Eric, and thank you to the Council for hosting me today. It’s a great honor for me to be here and to give these first remarks as Eric noted. This is a conversation that could not be more timely. ... Read More»
Security Alert: Landslide in La Paz
Subject: Security Alert: Landslide in La Paz Location: La Paz Event: A landslide in La Paz, in the Sopocachi Bajo / Llojeta neighborhood, has closed off the Kantutani / Costanera Avenue between the Zona Sur and downtown La Paz, as well as the Trillizo Bridges and the Yellow Teleférico line. The closures will have a major effect on ... Read More»
Sustainable Fashion and Fair Trade
Surrounded by the brilliant colors and Andean motifs of artist Mamani Mamani, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Marianne Scott welcomed representatives of international magazine VOGUE and Global Fashion Exchange. The delegation included José Forteza Senior Editor Vogue and GQ Latin America; Cristina Chamorro, Digital Editor of Vogue Mexico; influencer Ana Torrejón, Editorial Director of ... Read More»
Cochabamba hackathon draws out the best in competitors
The U.S. Embassy in Bolivia, Jala Foundation and the Bolivian American Center (CBA) organized the hackathon for technological solutions to natural disaster preparedness and reaction competition. The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the voluntary Search and Rescue Team in Cochabamba (SAR-Cochabamba) joined the activity as partners. Read More»
Ingles YES!
Inglés.Yes! in El Alto is up and running. Reaching more than 200 boys and girls, UNIFRANZ – with the support of the US Embassy – placed a 2 year English program in 4 different Metro Parada Juvenil Centers. Read More»
Tearing Down Barriers: Women Who Challenge Labor Stereotypes
In celebration of the International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy hosted a large group of outstanding Bolivian women who have challenged traditionally male-dominated jobs and activities. The initiative, led by U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Marianne Scott, brought together successful women from all walks of life to share their experiences and inspire other women. ... Read More»
On the Withdrawal of U.S. Diplomatic Personnel From Venezuela
“In and Out the Field”
On February 6, we attended the opening of the “In and Out the Field” program in Santa Fe de Khesini. This program combines English and soccer for underprivileged children and is carried out with volunteers from Saint Andrews School with support from the US Embassy and the Khesini community. Read More»
Embassy visit to Unifranz El Alto
The Cultural Attaché, a.i. Luke Ortega visited Franz Tamayo University in the city of El Alto and took the opportunity to talk to the students of the Economic and Business Sciences career about the commercial exchanges between Bolivia and the United States. He also mentioned to students about scholarships and study opportunities in the northern ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (February 21, 2019)
Location: Nationwide, concentrating in main plazas and avenues of major cities. Event: Multiple Bolivian civic groups throughout the country have announced demonstrations and counter-demonstrations on February 21, 2019. The expected size and duration of the demonstrations are unknown. Currently the U.S. Embassy is unaware of any announced work stoppages or blockades. Actions to Take: Monitor ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (February 13, 2019) Location: U.S. Embassy, La Paz. Event: Local organizations have announced plans for a demonstration in front of the U.S. Embassy in La Paz at 7:00 p.m., February 13, 2019. The size, scope, and duration of this demonstration is unknown. Actions to Take: Exercise caution if in the vicinity of ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Bolivian roads and highways Event: Seasonal rains have caused landslides and flooding, and forced road and bridge closures on affected roads. The Bolivian Highway Administration (ABC) reported eight road closures across the country over the weekend, including roads in the El Choro and Caranavi areas where at least 15 people have died due to degraded ... Read More»
American Movie Nights Kicks off with Blade Runner
On January 22, over 100 movie lovers enjoyed Ridley Scott’s Tech noir masterpiece Blade Runner (1982) as part of American Movie Nights at the Cinemateca in La Paz. Combining an excellent performance from a young Harrison Ford, groundbreaking music from Vangelis, and Ridley Scott’s vision of a dystopian 2019 Los Angeles, Blade Runner is an ... Read More»
Winter Institute
A select group of six university students from across Bolivia is in the United States to participate in the Winter Institute for Student Leaders, known as the Winter Institute. The Winter Institute brings together students from Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay, to offer them tools to improve their leadership skills. The Institute includes a four-week academic ... Read More»
We are Inspira’d!
IVLP Alumna Fabiola Tito is leading the 2019 Inspira Program in Sucre. She has brought together alumni from different programs and backgrounds to collaborate on diverse projects. The overarching goal of the Inspira Program is to strengthen recently established alumni networks throughout Bolivia. In this second Inspira cycle, we will increase interaction, improve alumni participation ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks at the Organization of American States
Secretary Pompeo: The United States is a friend of Venezuela and of the Venezuelan people. We have watched Venezuelans suffer for far too long. We know what they know, that the tyranny of the now defunct Maduro regime has far too long – for far too long choked the country and its citizens. Read More»
Recognizing Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2019 Statement from President Donald J. Trump Recognizing Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela Today, I am officially recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaido, as the Interim President of Venezuela. In its role as ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Toro Toro, Department of Potosi. Event: Protestors in Toro Toro have implemented a roadblock on the road to Toro Toro National Park. This blockade has stopped vehicles transporting tourists from entering the park. The size, scope, and duration of this roadblock is unknown. There have been no reported acts of violence. Actions to Take: ... Read More»
Ensuring Venezuela’s Constitutional Order and Safety of Elected Officials
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY ROBERT PALLADINO, DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON January 12, 2019 Ensuring Venezuela’s Constitutional Order and Safety of Elected Officials We stand with the Venezuelan people, and we praise the fierce commitment to democratic principles of the elected members of the Venezuelan National Assembly. We commend ... Read More»
Actions Against Venezuela’s Corrupt Regime
Press StatementMichael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC January 10, 2019 The United States condemns Maduro’s illegitimate usurpation of power today following the unfree and unfair elections he imposed on the Venezuelan people on May 20, 2018. The United States remains steadfast in its support of the Venezuelan people and will continue to use ... Read More»
Consular Services
At this time, scheduled passport and visas services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. We will not update this website until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. For information on our services and ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens – Federal Holiday Monday, December 24, 2018 and Planning for a Possible Lapse in Appropriations
This message is to advise the public that the Embassy in La Paz and the Consular Agency in Santa Cruz will be closed on December 24, 2018. The Embassy and the Consular Agency will resume normal operations on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018. Read More»
Run-Up to the 2019 Bolivian Presidential Elections
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 16, 2018 Run-Up to the 2019 Bolivian Presidential Elections The United States joins the European Union in stressing that threats against judges from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal are not conducive to creating the conditions required to hold free and fair elections in 2019. Respect for ... Read More»
Human Rights Day
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo December 10, 2018 Human Rights Day Seventy years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Emerging from a world war that shocked humanity with its cruelty, the sovereign nations of the world united to specify those ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Nationwide, concentrating in major cities in Bolivia Event: Protesters have implemented roadblocks in La Paz, Santa Cruz, and other Bolivian cities. The roadblocks vary in scale and method, and will hinder and at times completely prevent transit using streets and roads. There are media reports of confrontations at some roadblocks. The implementation of roadblocks is sporadic, and their exact ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (December 4, 2018) Location: Nationwide, concentrating in major cities in Bolivia Event: Multiple Bolivian civic groups throughout the country have announced a general strike, beginning in the earliest hours of Thursday, December 6, 2018. The general strike may include work stoppages, road blockades, rallies, and marches. Roadblocks ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens – Death of Former President George H. W. Bush
U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia December 3, 2018 Former President George H.W. Bush died November 30, 2018 at his home in Houston, Texas. The flags at U.S. Embassy La Paz will be flown at half-staff for 30 days and the Mission will observe the National Day of Mourning on December 5, 2018. The Embassy will ... Read More»
Training the first generation of podcasters in Bolivia
Sponsored by the US Embassy in La Paz and led by U.S. international journalists Teresa Bouza and Ruxandra Guidi , the workshop “La narración, en el corazón del podcast”(Narration, the Heart of the Podcast) attracted around 50 journalists, most of them female, from all over the country. The three-day workshop (Oct. 25-28) came after the first podcast training in the ... Read More»
Alert: The Civic Committee of the Bloque Chiquitano and the Municipal Government
Location: Robore, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Event: The Civic Committee of the Bloque Chiquitano and the Municipal Government of Robore are currently blocking several sections of the bioceanic road from Santa Cruz to Puerto Suarez. The exact scope and the duration of the blockades are still unknown; however, travelers and residents should prepare for the possibility ... Read More»
Access Camps Santa Cruz and Tarija
Binational Centers of Santa Cruz and Tarija — with the collaboration and sponsorship of the US Embassy – organized their 2018 Access Camps. All activities were organized around the themes, “Tomorrow. Here I come!” in Santa Cruz, and in Tarija, “Discover the Access within Yourselves,” providing the soon-to-graduate participants with an opportunity to live English ... Read More»
Dam Safety Expert Shares Best Practices
In September and October, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) engineer Hilary Spilo shared best practices in the field of dam safety with technical experts, students, and officials in Cochabamba, La Paz, Tarija, and Santa Cruz. Ms. Spilo also discussed TCEQ guidelines and regulations on dam construction, inspections, emergency action plans with Bolivian authorities at ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Nationwide, concentrating in major cities of Bolivia. Event: Multiple Bolivian civic groups throughout the country have announced demonstrations beginning at 00:00 on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 to mark “Bolivian Democracy Day.” Demonstrations may include work stoppages, road blockades, rallies, and marches. Roadblocks may prevent travel between airports and city centers. Demonstrators nationwide plan to ... Read More»
FEXPOCRUZ
The Embassy of the United States participated in the FEXPOCRUZ with a bus stop, where visitors felt as if they had stopped in the middle of places and landscapes of the United States. The USA Bus Stop was set with giant screens that showed videos and photographs of iconic places in the United States. There, ... Read More»
Education USA Fair
On September 3 of 2018, the EducationUSA Fair organized every year by EducationUSA Bolivia with the support of US Embassy La Paz, took place in Santa Cruz. The fair attracted around two thousand students that were able to talk to representatives of 10 US universities. Read More»
Message in the U.S. Citizens Services – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Bolivia Event: The Bolivian Medical Association has announced plans for a 24-hour strike on Thursday, September 27, 2018; medical associations at the departmental level are also expected to organize protests in their respective cities. Due to the nature of the strike, the availability of medical and pharmaceutical services in Bolivia, as well as the ... Read More»
Supporting International Jazz Festival
Embassy La Paz invited the local band Gustavo Orihuela Jazz Quartet and special guest singer Carla Casanovas to perform at the International Jazz Festival. Concerts took place in Teatro 6 de Agosto in La Paz, Fundación COMPA in El Alto, and Teatro Gran Mariscal in Sucre, during the week of September 10-13. Read More»
ESP Roadshow
A series of 4 events oriented to professionals in the English teaching field of private university language centers, English teaching pre service schools of public universities and binational centers on the theme of ESP, the teaching of English for Specific Purposes. Over 100 English teachers and the impact on thousands of students. Read More»
Security Alet – Blockades Coca Growers Union
Location: In and Around La Paz, Bolivia Event: The Yungas Coca Growers Union has announced plans for a blockade of the city of La Paz beginning in the earliest hours of Monday, September 10, 2018. The exact scope, the duration, and the routes targeted in the blockade are still unknown; however, travelers and residents should ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (Aug 2, 2018) Location: Nationwide, concentrating in Potosí. Event: On August 6, 2018, Bolivia will celebrate its Independence Day. Travelers and residents should expect an increase in road closures, rallies, celebrations, and demonstrations in major cities, with a focus at the official Independence Day celebrations in Potosí. Violence ... Read More»
Heather Nauert – Political and Religious Prisoners Held by the Russian Government
The United States is deeply concerned by the growing number of individuals—now more than 150—identified by credible human rights organizations as political and religious prisoners held by the Government of the Russian Federation Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (15 June, 2018)
Location: La Paz Event: Since June 4, 2018, there have been ongoing demonstrations by Public University of El Alto (UPEA) protesters in La Paz and El Alto. Currently, protesters are blocking vehicular routes at several locations in downtown La Paz. Protesters are currently congregated in the area around Plaza Murillo in La Paz. Police have ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: La Paz Event: Since June 4, 2018, there have been ongoing demonstrations by Public University of El Alto (UPEA) protesters in La Paz and El Alto. Currently, protesters are blocking vehicular routes at several locations in downtown La Paz, specifically in the vicinity of Obelisco, Del Estudiante, and Venezuela squares. There have been no ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: El Alto, La Paz Department Event: On June 4 and 5, 2018 roads will be blocked throughout El Alto due to a planned general strike by the Neighborhood Federation of El Alto. Roadblocks are expected to be in place by 7:00 a.m. The blockades are also expected to prevent vehicular access to and from ... Read More»
LGBTI Pride Month 2018
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Secretary Pompeo June 1, 2018 LGBTI Pride Month The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including ... Read More»
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia Washington, DC May 17, 2018 The United States stands for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. Our nation was founded on the bedrock principle that we are all created equal – and that every person is entitled ... Read More»
Statement by HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON May 11, 2018 Condemning Violence in Nicaragua The United States remains deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Nicaragua, and condemns the overnight violence that left at least two student demonstrators dead and many more injured. Those responsible for ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (May 7, 2018)
Location: Chuquisaca Department, concentrating in capital city of Sucre. Event: Protestors continue to implement roadblocks in and around Sucre and Chuquisaca Department, including main entrance and exit roads and roads to and from the airport. The ongoing demonstrations have closed the airport and have severely limited transportation options and other services around the city. The ... Read More»
Swearing-In Ceremony of Carlos Trujillo as U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States
The White House Remarks by Vice President Pence at Swearing-In Ceremony of Carlos Trujillo as U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States May 2, 2018 The Vice President’s Ceremonial Office Eisenhower Executive Office Building 4:04 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon. And on behalf of President Trump and the First ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (May 3, 2018)
Location: Chuquisaca Department, concentrating in capital city of Sucre. Event: Protestors have implemented a general strike and several road blocks within Sucre, including main exit roads and roads to and from the airport. The size, scope, and duration of this strike and roadblocks are unknown; there have been no reported acts of violence. Actions to ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia April 21, 2018
Location: City of La Paz. Event: A demonstration consisting of a caravan of cars and motorcycles has been called for Saturday, April 21st between the hours of 09:00 and 13:00. Demonstrators will gather on 21st Street between the Calacoto area and Costanera avenue. The demonstration will pass through Zona Sur, Miraflores, Sopocachi and the downtown ... Read More»
United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note April 13, 2018 United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need Today, the United States announced nearly $16 million in humanitarian assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the crisis there. This funding from the State Department and the U.S. ... Read More»
Eugene Allen’s Son Discusses Civil Rights in Bolivia
Charles Allen Talks About The U.S. Civil Rights Movement Charles Allen, son of the famous White House butler Eugene Allen, visited Bolivia between February 26 and March 3, to talk about the struggle for civil rights in the United States and to discuss the movie “The Butler,” which is inspired in the life of his ... Read More»
Ambassador Nikki Haley on U.S. Humanitarian Funding to Colombia to Help Displaced Venezuelans
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release March 20, 2018 Press Release: Ambassador Nikki Haley on U.S. Humanitarian Funding to Colombia to Help Displaced Venezuelans President Maduro’s continuing disregard for the universal human rights of the Venezuelan people has triggered over 1.5 million Venezuelans to seek ... Read More»
Publication on Final Rule Changing the Passport Execution Fee
Publication on Final Rule Changing the Passport Execution Fee Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 31, 2018 The Department of State published a Final Rule on January 31, 2018, that increases the passport execution fee. The passport execution fee will be $35 starting on April 2, 2018. This rule increased the fee $10 from ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia (March 21, 2018)
Location: Department of Potosi, concentrating in major communities including: Uyuni Villa Alota Comunidad de San Juan Salar de Chiguana Comunidad Todos Santos Comunidad de Zoniquera Event: Protestors from local communities have implemented several road blocks between the city of Uyuni and Villa Alota. These blockades have stopped vehicles transporting tourists for hours and even overnight ... Read More»
United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson March 20, 2018 United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need Effective immediately, the United States is increasing humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans in Colombia who were forced to leave their country due to the ongoing crisis created by the Maduro regime. ... Read More»
Statement from the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the Attack in Salisbury
Statement from the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the Attack in Salisbury The White House March 15, 2018 We, the leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom, abhor the attack that took place against Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, United Kingdom, on March 4, 2018. ... Read More»
Books for Two Libraries in Santa Cruz
Annie Simpkins, the Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer of the United States Embassy, visited Santa Cruz to deliver books to the Municipal Library “El Recreo” and to the Library of the Centro Cultural Plurinacional. The collection of more than 200 books written by US authors and translated into Spanish are basically literature for school kids, in ... Read More»
International Women’s Day Celebration
On March 8, the Public Affairs and Political/Economic Sections of the Embassy supported DCM Marianne Scott in hosting an International Woman’s Day event focusing on female entrepreneurs and their use of technology in their businesses. The event brought together close to 130 women from various sectors to discuss entrepreneurship, challenges they face, successes they have achieved, ... Read More»
Primary Elections Begin This Month
Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP.gov This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state’s primary election as it will determine who is on the November 2018 general election ballot. To register ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Nationwide, concentrating in major cities including: La Paz/ El Alto Santa Cruz Cochabamba Event: Multiple Bolivian civic groups throughout the country have announced demonstrations and strikes for February 21, 2018, to include work stoppages, road blockades, and marches. The expected size and scope of the demonstrations are unknown. Actions to Take: Avoid areas ... Read More»
U.S. Engagement in the Western Hemisphere at University of Texas at Austin
This trip comes at an important time for the Western Hemisphere. This diverse region – which includes Canada, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean – is a priority for the United States for reasons other than simply our geographic proximity. Read More»
Cultural Affairs Officer Speaks to 6 Years Old Kids
On February 1, the Cultural Affairs Officer, Lia Miller had the opportunity of speaking to an entire grade about her career as a Foreign Service Officer, her current position as Cultural Affairs Officer, and to kick Black History Month off right, spoke about the civil rights movement, the teachings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther ... Read More»
BolTESOL 2018
The Regional English Language Office and the US Embassy in Bolivia supported BolTESOL, the 23rd National Convention for English Techers organized by the Bolivian English Teachers Association, BETA. Over 500 English Teachers and 52 National and International speakers working together in the City of Tarija from January 7th to 10th, 2018. Read More»
Empowering the future generation of Bolivian scientists and innovators
The Clubes de Ciencia Bolivia team believes that part of the solution begins with channeling the curiosity and creativity of young Bolivians by stimulating their interest and passion in pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. To accomplish this, Clubes de Ciencia has created a series of workshops directed to high school ... Read More»
Chargé d’Affaires at DAKAR Race
During his first month in Bolivia, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Bruce Williamson had the opportunity to learn more about the components of the Dakar Race in South America. He spoke with several of the drivers from Race Team Toyota and showed his support for U.S. motorcyclist Andrew Short. Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Routes Between La Paz and El Alto Airport Blocked by Health Workers
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that routes from La Paz to El Alto airport are going to be blocked by health workers on December 28, 2017. They are protesting recent changes to the law impacting the medical sector. The blocked routes are Max Fernandez Avenue, Ramiro Castillo Avenue, Faro Murillo Avenue ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration organized by the Medical Sector and by the Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) is expected to take place in the city of La Paz in Plaza del Estudiante, in front of the Ministry of Health, on December 27, 2017. According to the local media, ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Road Block Between Santa Cruz and Trinidad
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a 24 hour road block is expected to take place in the city of Pailon, between the departments of Santa Cruz and Trinidad, on December 27, 2017. According to the local media, approximately 40 to 50 doctors and health workers are expected to participate in ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Road Blocks in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that road blocks are expected to take place in La Paz from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on December 26, 2017. All medical sector employees will march and block the streets around Miraflores, Garita de Lima, Calle 17 de Obrajes and Plaza Isabel La Católica. According ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Doctor’s Strike in Bolivia
Since November 23, Bolivian doctors have carried out a strike protesting changes to Bolivian malpractice law. Striking medical professionals have stopped or reduced services in Bolivia’s public and private hospitals, with many pharmacies also closing their doors or limiting operating hours in solidarity. Some medical providers remain open to provide emergency services only on a ... Read More»
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP ANNOUNCES A NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY TO ADVANCE AMERICA’S INTERESTS
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP ANNOUNCES A NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY TO ADVANCE AMERICA’S INTERESTS “Our government’s first duty is to its people, to our citizens — to serve their needs, to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend their values.” – President Donald J. Trump A NEW NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR A NEW ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Cochabamba
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration organized by the Coordinadora Nacional Por el Cambio (CONALCAM) is expected to take place in the city of Cochabamba on December 16, 2017. Demonstrators will gather in Avenida Blanco Galindo to commemorate the ‘Día de la Revolución Democrática y Cultural’ and to support ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place in La Paz beginning at 10:00 on December 12, 2017. Demonstrators from the Medical Sector will march and block the streets around Plaza del Estudiante, Puente de las Americas, Avenida Saavedra, Plaza Triangular and Calle 17 de Obrajes. In ... Read More»
Networking “AMCHAM JUNIOR”
With the support of the Embassy of the United States and in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce AMCHAM, the First Networking Platform “AMCHAM JUNIOR” was born. This platform aims to empower outstanding young people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals from the practice of Networking as a growth strategy. The NETWORKING philosophy ... Read More»
Inspiring
Inspire is a movement, inspired by the thought of Former President of the United States John Quincy Adams: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and be better, you are a leader,” that seeks to awaken in former scholars of the United States Embassy wish to inspire future generations of ... Read More»
A Step Back for Democracy in Bolivia
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON November 29, 2017 A Step Back for Democracy in Bolivia The United States is deeply concerned by the November 28 ruling of the Constitutional Tribunal of Bolivia to declare inapplicable provisions of the country’s constitution that prohibit elected officials, including ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on November 29, 2017. Demonstrators from the Medical Sector will gather at Avenida Arce and will march to the Health Ministry located at the Plaza del Estudiante. Protestors are asking the government to change Article 205. According to ... Read More»
The Inglés.Yes! Program
On Saturday November 18, The Inglés.Yes! Program sponsored by the US Embassy and managed by the Bolivian Private University (UPB) at Metro Parada Juvenil Community Centers in the City of El Alto graduated 140 young men and women at UPB, Campus Achocalla. Read More»
Access Sucre Graduation
Last Wednesday, November 8th, 2017, 30 participants of the English Access Microscholarip Program received their certificate of completion having successfully finished the program at CBA Sucre. That same day, other 30 participants were selected to be part of the Access 2018-2019 Program in Sucre. Read More»
Journalists Eager to Tell Stories over the Web in Bolivia
On October 27 – 29, the U.S. Embassy co-hosted a workshop on the creation of digital audio programs (podcasts) in La Paz, in which 56 digital journalists from all over the country participated. The journalists, mostly women, demonstrated that there is eagerness to tell stories through digital media in Bolivia. During the workshop, the participants ... Read More»
Fourth Annual U.S. Higher Education Fair
The Embassy Public Affairs Section organized the fourth annual U.S. higher education fair Wednesday, October 25th. This is the only university fair of its kind in La Paz and a great way for Bolivian students to learn more about higher education in the U.S. It was a fun event as well for all dedicated alumni. ... Read More»
Brown is the New Green for Gardens: Lessons from the Drought in the U.S.
Water for human consumption is such a scarce resource, as it is in Bolivia, that California authorities took radical measures to alleviate the crisis. November 3, 2017 Juan Carlos Véliz M., Sacramento CA, USA Trying to change in peoples’ minds about gardens having to be green seems crazy, but that is precisely what is happening ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on November 7, 2017. Demonstrators from the Central Obrera Departamental (COD) and the Consejo Nacional de Ayllus y Markas del Qullasuyo (CONAMAQ) will gather at Avenida Montes, Avenida Tejada Sorzano and Avenida Arce in support of the re-election ... Read More»
College Horizons Outreach Program in Sucre
The United States Embassy, with the Support of CBA Sucre, launched a new cohort of the College Horizons Outreach Program in Sucre, benefiting 20 members of the African Bolivian community in this city. Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on October 17, 2017. Demonstrators will gather at the “Heroes de Octubre” Coliseum in the city of El Alto, and will march to the San Francisco Square in the city of La Paz. Demonstrators will be marching with ... Read More»
Statement by Ambassador Haley on the Gubernatorial Elections in Venezuela
United States Mission To The United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For immediate release October 16, 2017 Statement by Ambassador Haley on the Gubernatorial Elections in Venezuela Yesterday, Venezuelans once again attempted to make their voices heard, and dictator Maduro once again tried to silence them through reported voter intimidation, manipulation, and obstruction. ... Read More»
Changes on the Registration for Lottery Visas 2019
Due to a technical issue, the DV-2019 entry period that began on October 3 has been closed. Entries submitted during October 3-10 are not valid and have been excluded from the system; they will not count as a duplicate entry. The technical issue has been resolved and a new full entry period will begin at ... Read More»
Statement of Spokesperson Heather Nauert on Gubernatorial Elections in Venezuela
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson October 12, 2017 Gubernatorial Elections in Venezuela The Venezuelan people deserve to have their voices heard through their nation’s Gubernatorial Elections this Sunday, October 15. The United States and the international community are paying close attention to this ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Bolivia
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that nationwide demonstrations are expected to take place on October 10, 2017. According to the local media, demonstrators will gather in Plaza San Francisco in the city of La Paz, Plaza 14 de Septiembre in the city of Cochabamba, and in Plaza 24 de Septiembre in ... Read More»
Deputy Chief of Mission Delighted by Santa Cruz
Marianne Scott, the new Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy, visited Santa Cruz the last week of September during the city’s anniversary celebration. Ms. Scott met with the senior officials of the region and representatives of important Cruceño institutions, such as CAINCO, CADEX, and IBCE. She also visited the modern facilities of the ... Read More»
Access Camps
English Immersion Camps are one of the main components of the English Access Microscholarship Program. The Binational centers of Cochabamba and Sucre organized – in June and September – with the support of the US Embassy, 3-day-2-night Access Camps with a number of activities including workshops, lectures, trekking, talent shows, bon fires, and much, much ... Read More»
ELT Upgrade – Santa Cruz 2017
The ELT Upgrade gathers university English Professors from 7 Language Schools of public universities in Bolivia in order to receive a 3-day-intensive training. This version of the program was co-organized by the Gabriel Rene Moreno University of Santa Cruz. The training was offered by ELT Specialist Richard Kahn and US Embassy ESL Specialist Gonzalo Fortun ... Read More»
Activate E Teacher Alumni Training – AETAT 2017
25 alumni of the on line training program for English Teachers, E Teacher, were trained in CBA Tarija. The program was conducted by ELT Specialist Richard Kahn, FHI 360 TESOL Specialist Elizabeth Jenkins, and US Embassy ELT Specialist Gonzalo Fortun. The AETAT 2017 ended with an ELT Conference open to the general ELT community in ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
September 19, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on September 19, 2017. According to the local media, approximately 1000 to 1700 people from different sectors of the Bolivian Workers Union (COB) will block several main streets in downtown La Paz. Protestors are asking ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz September 13, 2017
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place at Avenida Arce, in front of the City Hall building on Calle Mercado on September 13, 2017. Street vendors of La Paz are protesting against the issuance of street vendor credentials. According to local media there will be ... Read More»
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, 2017
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our great Nation. We are grateful for the many contributions Hispanic American men and women make to our society and the vibrancy they weave into our American ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
September 12, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place at Avenida Arce and Belisario Salinas Street on September 12, 2017. The transportation sector will demand that the roads to Achacachi and Copacabana roads be cleared. According to the local media, approximately 150 to 175 ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
September 11, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place in 6 de Marzo Avenue in El Alto on September 11, 2017. The Federación de Juntas Vecinales (FEJUVE) will protest against the lack of garbage pickup service in many neighborhoods in El Alto. According to ... Read More»
International Symposium on Water Resources Management
Two water experts from the United States visited Bolivia the last week of August 2017, to participate in an International Symposium on Water Resources Management, organized by the Catholic University of Tarija. The two speakers were Dr. William Asquith from the U.S. Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.), who is also an adjunct professor at Texas Tech University, ... Read More»
EducationUSA Fair in Bolivia – 2017
For the third time, the EducationUSA Fair in Santa Cru, Bolivia, was held on Saturday, August 24, 2017, at the Binational Center (Centro Boliviano Americano). Bolivia’s EducationUSA Fair is organized by EducationUSA Bolivia, under the lead of EducationUSA Santa Cruz and with the support of the US Embassy in La Paz. It is estimated that around 1,500 people, mainly ... Read More»
Embassy Participation in the 22nd International Book Fair
The US Embassy sponsored a stand at the 22nd version of La Paz International Book Fair from August 3 to August 13, 2017, as this has become for the last 10 years a window for the Embassy to interact with Bolivian population, since this is the biggest cultural event in La Paz, where around 160,000 ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that according to the local media two demonstrations are expected to take place in La Paz on August 30, 2017. The first demonstration will concentrate approximately 300 to 500 street vendors that will march from the Alonso de Mendoza Square towards the City Hall in downtown ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place in 12th Street in the Obrajes neighborhood on August 29, 2017. Residents and transportation leaders of the Mallasa neighborhood will be demonstrating with the stated purpose of demanding better roads. According to the local media, approximately 1000 to 1500 ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
United States Embassy La Paz, Bolivia August 28, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that two demonstrations are expected to take place on August 28, 2017. According to the local media, approximately 150 to 200 street vendors are expected to block the Max Paredes commercial area to protest against the issuance ... Read More»
Bolivian Entrepreneurs selected for the YLAI Professional Fellows Program
La Paz — The Embassy is proud to announce the 2017 cohort from Bolivia for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program. The five-week program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will bring 250 young leaders from 36 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States to ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Achacachi
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrators in Achacachi are expected block all access to Achacachi and the main road to Copacabana. Main blocking points have been installed on the Calachaca and Rio Queca bridges, and in the intersection to Viacha. Demonstrators are asking for the resignation of the mayor of Achacachi and the ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
August 22, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrators are expected gather in San Francisco Square and Colon Street and block all access to El Alto. Street Vendors of La Paz, FEJUVE (Federation of Neighborhood Councils) and COB (Central Obrera Boliviana) are protesting against the issuance of street vendor credentials. ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
United States Embassy La Paz, Bolivia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz August 21, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrators are expected to block all access to El Alto, including Yanacocha, Socabaya Colon streets and all the main streets in Avenida 16 de Julio, on August ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
August 17, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations organized by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) and the National Coordinator for Change (CONALCAM) will take place in front of the U.S. Embassy in La Paz in Avenida Arce #2780 at 6:00 p.m. on August 17, 2017. The expected number of demonstrators is ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrators are expected to block the main streets from Plaza La Garita de Lima to Plaza Eguino on August 14, 2017. Street Vendors of La Paz are protesting against the issuance of street vendor credentials. Heavy traffic is expected in the surrounding area. Even demonstrations ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
United States Embassy La Paz, Bolivia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz August 11, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrators are expected to block the main streets from Plaza La Garita de Lima to Plaza Eguino on August 11, 2017. Street Vendors of La Paz are ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
United States Embassy La Paz, Bolivia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz August 10, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrators are expected to block the main streets in Plaza La Garita de Lima and from Plaza Kennedy to Plaza Eguino on August 10, 2017. Street Vendors ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
August 9, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrators are expected to block the main streets from Plaza La Garita de Lima to Plaza Eguino on August 9, 2017. Street Vendors of La Paz are protesting against the mayor of La Paz. Heavy traffic is expected in the surrounding area. ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
August 8, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place between Avenida Montes and Plaza Perez Velasco and Plaza San Francisco on August 8, 2017. Street Vendors of La Paz are protesting against the mayor of La Paz. Heavy traffic is expected in the surrounding area. ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz
August 2, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place at Mariscal Santa Cruz Avenue on August 2, 2017. Residents of Achacachi are protesting against the mayor of Achacachi. Heavy traffic is expected in the surrounding area. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Roads From La Paz to Cochabamba and Santa Cruz Are Closed
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has received multiple reports that roads from La Paz to Cochabamba and Santa Cruz will be blocked on Monday, July 31, 2017. All bus departures from La Paz to Cochabamba and to Santa Cruz have been canceled. The reason for these roadblocks has not yet been confirmed. Even demonstrations ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz July 26, 2017
United States Embassy La Paz, Bolivia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz July 26, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place at Avenida Arce, in front of the Ministry of Education beginning at 09:00 on July 26, 2017. Students of Saint Paul ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz July 24, 2017
United States Embassy La Paz, Bolivia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in La Paz July 24, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in La Paz informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place at the San Andres University beginning at 12:00 on July 24, 2017. Students will be demonstrating with the stated purpose of ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Shooting in Santa Cruz
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has reports of an active shooting between Velarde and Irala Avenues in the center of Santa Cruz. The Embassy recommends that all U.S. citizens avoid the affected area. Monitor local media for the latest updates. For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Bolivia Country Specific Information . ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Blockade in Copacabana
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has received multiple reports of ongoing disputes between two local communities on Isla del Sol in Lake Titicaca, which have caused disruptions to water transportation along the popular tourist route between Copacabana and Isla del Sol. If you plan to travel to Isla del Sol, be sure to carry ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations & Road Blocks
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has received multiple reports that several demonstrations and road blocks are expected throughout the city La Paz and El Alto on Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12, 2017. At this time, the blockade points are not yet defined. Though these demonstrations do not target the embassy or American ... Read More»
2017 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 7, 2017 In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize ... Read More»
Remarks at the Meeting of the Organization of American States
Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Washington, DC May 31, 2017 UNDER SECRETARY SHANNON: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. To you, sir, to the Secretary General and to all my colleagues, I extend my respect and gratitude for your presence here today as we discuss the increasingly dire situation in Venezuela. Over the ... Read More»
OAS LGBTI Core Group Statement: International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Joint Statement Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Washington, DC May 17, 2017 Today, on May 17, the members of the OAS LGBTI Core Group (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States and Uruguay) are proud to join other governments and civil society organizations from around the world to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, ... Read More»
World Press Freedom Day
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON May 3, 2017 World Press Freedom Day Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at ... Read More»
Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial Session on D.P.R.K.
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State United Nations New York City April 28, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you, Secretary General, for that most helpful briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Secretary of State of the United States, and I thank you for the opportunity to address the Security Council. According ... Read More»
Check out Our New Site!
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – ... Read More»
Be Green Fair — Earth Day
The Embassy organized a green fair to commemorate World Earth Day featuring a variety of stands on environmental care including recycling waste, use of solar cookers, collection and purification of water, ways of composting food and other materials, as well as the sale of organic products. The Chargé d’Affairs recalled the origin of this day: “A ... Read More»
Earth Day Activities
The United States Embassy in La Paz commemorated World Earth Day with a bicycle ride from Ancoraimes to Carabuco on the Bolivian high plateau. In the two communities visited by cyclists and support staff, Chargé d’Affaires Peter Brennan delivered book donations for local schools, as well as sports equipment for children, and 200 cypress trees to forest ... Read More»
YLAI TechCamp Bolivia 2017 takes place in Santa Cruz
In the first YLAI TechCamp, sixty-five Latin American entrepreneurs, YLAI Fellows from Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela and Bolivia met for a two-day Camp.The event took place in Santa Cruz. It gathered the participants to identify common challenges and solutions for their startups. The event was hosted by Embassy La Paz, in partnership with the ... Read More»
Presidential Proclamation — Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2017
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2017 Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2017 – – – – – – – By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Pan American Day and Pan American Week commemorate the 127th anniversary of the conclusion of the ... Read More»
Statement by President Trump on Syria
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 6, 2017 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP ON SYRIA Mar-a-Lago, Florida 9:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians. Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad ... Read More»
US Expert Encourages Bolivia Use of Alternative Energies
Dr. Masami Nakagawa, one of the world’s leading experts in geothermal energy, visited Bolivia between March 26 and 31 to promote the use of renewable energy and replace global dependence on conventional energy sources. The scientist, a professor at the Colorado School of Mines, was invited by the Embassy of States as part of its US ... Read More»
The Difference between American and British English at CBA Tarija
The Cultural Affairs Assistant, Annie Simpkins gave a talk to the binational center in Tarija explaining the difference between American and British English. Annie is an active participant of the Embassy Speakers Program. Read More»
Deputy Assistant Secretary Fitzpatrick visited the Binational Center in Santa Cruz
Deputy Assistant Secretary Fitzpatrick visited the Bolivian American Center in Santa Cruz where he was able to meet with young beneficiaries of the Cultural and Educational Program of the US Embassy. More than 600 young people have been scholarship recipients in the last 11 years in these programs and we currently have 45 in Santa ... Read More»
DAS Fitzpatrick visits El Alto
DAS Fitzpatrick discusses the experiences of and impact on the lives of Vencedoras, MLK College Horizons, and Ingles Yes program participants at Metro Parada Juvenil Santa Isabel at El Alto! The achievements of these young people impressed the visitor. Read More»
Visit to Bolivia by DAS Michael Fitzpatrick
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Michael Fitzpatrick met with Vice Ministers Guadalupe Palomeque and Walter Endara at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Secretary Fitzpatrick, Chargé d’Affaires Peter Brennan, Deputy Chief of Mission Gabriel Escobar and diplomats from the United States Embassy exchanged views with Bolivian officials on the normalization of bilateral relations. Read More»
Book Donation to El Alto Public University
Lia Miller, the Cultural Attache of the United States Embassy, visited the Public University of El Alto (UPEA) to deliver 164 reference books in Spanish on topics such as International Relations, Economics, Journalism, History, Culture, Literature, Public Administration, Law and Education, in addition to 80 publications of the State Department, destined to the library of ... Read More»
Book Donation to Public University in El Alto
The Cultural Affairs Officer, Lia Miller visited the Public University of El Alto and delivered 170 books and 80 publications for different careers of the Public University of El Alto, in the opportunity also mentioned the collaboration that the embassy provides in other areas of the education; highlighting the enhancement of the English language learning ... Read More»
International Women’s Day
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC March 8, 2017 On International Women’s Day, we reflect on the critical contributions women make in every sector of society and we recommit ourselves to addressing the discrimination and barriers that women face around the world. We have seen firsthand the benefits of women’s empowerment—politically, economically, and ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2017 as Women’s History Month
We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women pioneers and leaders in our history, as well as those unsung women heroes of our ... Read More»
Kenny Wesley Quartet
Embassy La Paz celebrated Black History Month programming in Bolivia with a series of concerts, master classes, workshops, and educational engagement activities featuring the U.S. music group the Kenny Wesley Quartet. The group performed in Cochabamba and Santa Cruz from February 5 – 11. As part of the week-long celebration, the embassy officially inaugurated the ... Read More»
50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 13, 2017 Fifty years ago, on February 14, 1967, the Treaty of Tlatelolco opened for signature. This landmark Treaty led to the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Latin America and the Caribbean, the first agreement to prohibit nuclear weapons in a populated area. It paved ... Read More»
College Horizons in El Alto
Sixteen young Alteños completed the College Horizons – MLK Scholarship Program at the Santa Isabel Youth Center in El Alto. College Horizons is an English language program sponsored by the United States Embassy with the goal of providing Afro Bolivian or indigenous and academically excellent young people from tax education units the opportunity to study ... Read More»
Joint Statement on U.S.-Mexico Relations
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary January 27, 2017 Joint Statement on U.S.-Mexico Relations The United States President Donald J. Trump and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto spoke by phone this morning for an hour. The call was mutually arranged by their teams. The two had a productive and constructive call regarding the bilateral relationship between the two ... Read More»
The Inaugural Address
The White House January 20, 2017 The Inaugural Address REMARKS OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP – AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY INAUGURAL ADDRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of ... Read More»
Graduation Access Santa Cruz 2016
Forty five students of the first cohort of the Access English Microscholarship Program sponsored by the US Embassy graduated from CBA Santa Cruz on Thursday December 8th after finishing their 2 year English and extracurricular activities program. Read More»
Camp for ACCESS English Scholarship Coordinators and Teachers
The US Embassy with the support of RELO, the Regional Office of English Programs, organized a training camp for coordinators and English teachers of the Access Scholarship Program. The objective of the camp was to train teachers in new educational trends and to create community among the different personal components of the program, authorities of ... Read More»
240 Years of Democracy
The United States elected the 45th president of its history: Donald Trump. At the residence of the United States Embassy, US citizens, members of the diplomatic corps, journalists and friends gathered to follow the results of the polls minute by minute. Once again democracy was celebrated, the principles and values of a solid system, institutionalized ... Read More»
Conference on Cultural Property Protection in Sucre
November 9, 2016 -- American cultural property security and prevention of vandalism expert Arthur Kingsbury and Bolivian architect Freddy Riveros will offer a talk on "Protection of Cultural Patrimony Sites" on Monday, November 14, at 19:00, in Hotel Parador Santa Maria La Real, city of Sucre. Read More»
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)
President Obama launched the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) in 2015 to expand opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs and civil society innovators in Latin America. Following a successful pilot program in February – March 2016 that included a Bolivian participant, more Bolivian entrepreneurs will travel to the United States joining other budding entrepreneurs from ... Read More»
Round Table on Integral Tourism: La Paz Woos You
September 28, 2016 -- On Thursday, September 29, at 15:00, a round table entitled “Fall in Love with La Paz: A Holistic Approach to Tourism” will be held in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce in La Paz. The invited speakers are Terestella Gonzales, Dean of the School of Tourism at Universidad del Este ... Read More»
Tribute to Professor Jaime Escalante
Jaime Escalante, the Bolivian professor, who inspired thousands of students, who taught mathematics with a unique method, who contributed to the training of youths qualified as rebels, was honored by the United States Postal Service with the issuance of a stamp with his image, the image of Professor Escalante with his typical cap in front ... Read More»
Embassy Participation in the 2016 Book Fair
The 21st edition of the International Book Fair of La Paz had a special stamp for the United States Embassy. Two components characterized our participation in the most important Cultural Fair in La Paz. With the co sponsorship of La Razón and TuKiosko we have launched the search for the Bolivian Super Hero of the ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Celebrates Legacy of Jaime Escalante
September 8, 2016 -- The U.S. Embassy hosted a posthumous tribute to Professor Jaime Escalante on Wednesday, September 7th, at 19:00 at Cinemateca Boliviana, in La Paz. On the occasion, the Embassy celebrated the launching of a commemorative stamp in honor of Jaime Escalante. The United States Postal Service issued the stamp on July 13, ... Read More»
EducationUSA University Fair in Santa Cruz
August 25, 2016 -- For the second year in Bolivia, an EducationUSA University Fair will be held in Santa Cruz on August 31, at Hotel Los Tajibos, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The EducationUSA University Fair will offer a unique opportunity for Bolivian students to talk directly with representatives from 16 U.S. universities... Read More»
Bolivia 2015 — International Religious Freedom Report
Executive Summary The constitution stipulates the state is independent of all religion and provides for “freedom of thought, spirituality, religion and cult, expressed individually or collectively, in public and in private.” The constitution and other laws give educational institutions the right to teach religion and indigenous spiritual belief classes. Some religious organizations, led predominantly by ... Read More»
Bolivian English Teachers Embrace New Tools
Supporting English language learning in Bolivia is a priority for the U.S. Embassy. The Embassy and the State Department Regional English Language Office recently hosted a two-week training for English teachers of public and private institutions, including schools, institutes, language centers, and universities. The theme of this program, called #EnglishWeek in social networks, was “Assessment ... Read More»
Second Edition of the Contest: “Sembrando Ideas Verdes”
The winners of the “Sembrando Ideas Verdes” contest were 2 projects of the Universidad Amazonica de Pando, the first winning project was presented by Raul Magne and Mijael Barbery who proposed to produce recycled paper from banana waste and simultaneously raise farmers’ awareness about recycling; the second winning project was elaborated by Fredy Cuaquira and ... Read More»
Navajo and Aymara: Shared Culture Strengthens Renewable Energy Ties
From 18 to 25 July, the U.S. Embassy sponsored the visit of a delegation of faculty from the University of Colorado School of Mines, who visited several indigenous communities and gave lectures on the use of alternative energies to development rural areas. Doctors Masami Nakagawa and Whitney Trainor-Guitton, and Sam Woods, director of the Navajo ... Read More»
Embassy brings country blues legend to Bolivia
As part of its cultural programming, the U.S. Embassy had the honor to sponsor the visit of the last Bluesman of the Delta, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, who participated in a series of concerts and workshops with Bolivian musicians and students, from June 26th to July 2nd. Mr. Holmes performed in the two Embassy 4th of July ... Read More»
4 Hours for the 4th of July
US Embassy La Paz participated in a 4-hours event at Universidad Tecnologica Privada de Santa Cruz gving information about Embassy programs offered to the Bolivian public. The event, titled “4 Hours for the 4th of July,” took place on June 28. Embassy staff distributed information about the Fulbright program and other academic exchange programs, PAS ... Read More»
Reach out and touch the stars
The U.S. Embassy had the honor to bring former NASA astronaut Dr. Ellen Baker to Bolivia October 12-18 and shared her experiences with enthusiastic audiences that included youth and adults who dream of traveling to space or becoming NASA scientists. Dr. Baker gave lectures on living and working in space, as she participated in three ... Read More»
Embassy Hosts Science Fellow for Lake Titicaca Environmental Issues
As part of an ongoing collaboration between U.S. Embassy La Paz, U.S. Embassy Lima, and the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental engineer Paul Fericelli arrived in La Paz for a one month collaboration with the Autoridad binacional Lago Titicaca (ALT). Mr. Fericelli’s role will be to assist the Peruvian and Bolivian governments in updating their Lake ... Read More»
Environment Road Show Reaches Bolivian Universities
Embassy officials visited three universities in Santa Cruz to discuss waste and water management. They spoke to over 150 students at each university and were interviewed on the university television. The week before, officials had a similar experience in Cochabamba where they spoke to packed auditoriums at four schools and had an interview on university ... Read More»
Education USA – University Fair
For the first time, Bolivia was included in the EducationUSA Fair circuit. The EducationUSA fair sought to promote different study programs offered at U.S. universities. Representatives from 17 U.S. universities, EducationUSA advisers, and U.S. Embassy representatives offered advice and information sessions to more than 4,000 students and parents on undergraduate careers, graduate studies, intensive English ... Read More»
Embassy Representatives Travel to Santa Cruz for EXPOCRUZ
Embassy staff all attended portions of the weeklong EXPOCRUZ trade show in the eastern city of Santa Cruz, Bolivia’s commercial hub. The event which is an agricultural and trade fair brings everyone from Bolivian businessmen, cattle ranchers, politicians, and diplomats together. The Acting CDA made opening remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce’s well-attended reception ... Read More»
Consular Outreach in Bolivia’s Economic Capital
Consular staff took advantage of the Santa Cruz ExpoCruz commercial fair to lead extensive outreach on study opportunities in the United States and to conduct fraud prevention activities in advance of the 2016 Diversity Visa Program. In addition to promoting tourism and study at the stand of the bi-national center (Centro Boliviano Americano), consular staff ... Read More»
Creator of New Andean Architecture to travel to the United States for three weeks
He has one of the most creative minds in Bolivian architecture. His nearly 100 works, known as samples of the New Andean Architecture, have marked a before and after in urban design in El Alto. He is Silvestre Freddy Mamani, an architect who is packing his bags for three weeks to explore entrepreneurship in the ... Read More»
Bolivia 2014 — International Religious Freedom Report
Executive Summary The constitution states the government is independent of all religion and provides guarantees for religious freedom and spiritual rights. Some religious organizations, predominantly led by evangelical Christian denominations, expressed concern about registration requirements that they stated could threaten their tax-exempt status and favored particular religious groups. On July 30, the concerned groups submitted ... Read More»
Special Envoy for the Rights of LGBTI Persons Visits Bolivia
On July 18, the first U.S. State Department Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons, Randy Berry, visited Bolivia to hold several meetings with officials and activists of the LGBTI community. The State Department created the Special Envoy position in 2015 to know more about and support the rights of LGBTI people worldwide, ... Read More»
Consular Affairs Offices are Currently Experiencing Technical Problems with Visa Systems
June 14 -- The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with visa systems. This issue is not specific to any particular country or visa category. Read More»
CDA Brennan Closes One World Futbol Donations
On November 24th CDA Brennan hosted representatives of the “Red Inter-yungueña de Futbol” (a network of communities in the the Yungas that offers competitive sports activities for youth), media, and three professional soccer players for the final donation in the “Futbol sin Fronteras” program. The CDA presented the group with 160 indestructible One World Futbol ... Read More»
Sports Diplomacy Delights Bolivian Youth and Media on National Soccer Envoy Tour
From November 2-7, Embassy La Paz organized a four-city sports diplomacy tour with two former national/professional U.S. Soccer players, Tony Sanneh and Zola Solamente. The Envoys, supported through ECA’s Sports United Program, conducted clinics with over 800 enthusiastic Bolivian youth at soccer schools and after-school soccer programs in at-risk neighborhoods. A true private-public partnership, Embassy ... Read More»
DAS Lee Promotes 100,000 Strong in the Americas
As part of his trip to the city of La Paz, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Alex Lee visited the Binational Center, a non-profit educational and cultural organization that promotes American culture and English language teaching. DAS Lee engaged with English students in the classroom and met with the institution’s Executive Director and the EducationUSA Adviser ... Read More»
Bolivian and Ecuadorian Indigenous Youth Share Insights on Education
On October 29, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Quito, PAS – La Paz held a Digital Video Conference on education issues facing indigenous youth in both countries. This was an informal round-table discussion in which indigenous alumni had the opportunity to share their views on limited educational opportunities, workplace advancement issues, and cultural ... Read More»
Two U.S. Former Professional Players to Conduct Soccer Clinics in Bolivia
La Paz Bolivia -- October 29, 2014. Two former members of the U.S. national soccer team, Zola Solamente and Tony Sanneh, will visit Bolivia during November 3-7 to conduct soccer clinics with Bolivian coaches and more than 750 children and youth in four cities around Bolivia. Read More»
U.S. Embassy La Paz, One World Futbol Project and Chevrolet to Distribute 5,500 Soccer Balls throughout Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia — October 27, 2014. The U.S. Embassy in La Paz announced today it is working with One World Futbol Project to deliver 5,500 Chevrolet-sponsored One World Futbols to 13 Bolivian non-profit organizations working with youth. Read More»
Chargé d’Affaires congratulates the Bolivian people
La Paz -- October 14, 2014. We congratulate the Bolivian people on a peaceful election. Read More»
Embassy Sponsors Indigenous Cultural Exhibition in Tiwanaku
On October 2, Cultural Affairs Officer Johanna Villalobos along with the Tiwanaku Center for the Administration of Archeological and Anthropological Investigations (CIAAAT) and the Mayor of Tiwanaku inaugurated a historical and cultural photo exhibition of the Siletz Tribe and their visit to Bolivia. The Mayor of Tiwanaku, indigenous community leaders, and La Paz government representatives ... Read More»
Embassy Sponsors Photo Exhibit to Combat Child Labor
Embassy La Paz teamed up with the Centro Boliviano Americano (CBA) in Santa Cruz to sponsor a one month photo exhibit on child labor. The exhibit was designed and implemented by NGO Fundación Desarrollo y Autogestión (DyA), a Department of Labor funding recipient for anti-child labor projects, and it will remain on display for ... Read More»
Embassy Delivers U.S. Books to Community in El Alto
On September 15, CAO Johanna Villalobos donated over 200 high quality books by American authors translated into Spanish under the U.S. Embassy program, “United States and Bolivia, United in Literature.” The goal of this program is to encourage reading and improve the quality of education for children and adolescents in the 10 de Marzo community ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Heightens Commercial Outreach With a Series of U.S. Trade Show Visits
From August 26-28, Commercial Officer Leah Pillsbury escorted a Bolivian delegation to the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. This was the first time the Embassy partnered with the Department of Commerce International Buyer program to take a delegation to the largest agriculture show in the U.S. Bolivian delegates saw a wide array of tractors ... Read More»
Summer interns offer perspective on U.S. university life
On July 17th and 18th, summer interns Nathan Eckstein, Timothy Heigl, Amaury Munoz, Hillary Tanoff, and Emily Wrigley offered their perspectives on university life through two roundtables in Santa Cruz. The first roundtable occurred at Fundacion Trabajo Empresa, with 75 university students studying business and entrepreneurship in attendance; the second roundtable took place at the ... Read More»
Speaker Vanessa Cardenas reaches over 180 Bolivian students
On July 14th and 16th, IIP speaker Vanessa Cárdenas presented on leadership and activism as it relates to her work with immigration reform in La Paz and Cochabamba. Cárdenas is Vice President of Progress 2050, a Center for American Progress program. She discussed her Bolivian-American background, her path to fighting for immigration reform, and her ... Read More»
Bolivian university officials to visit U.S.
Six university officials will travel to the United States on July 12th for three weeks in a program sponsored by the State Department and the U.S. Embassy, which aims to deepen their knowledge of the characteristics of U.S. higher education. The group is composed of representatives of the Tecnológica Privada de Santa Cruz (UTEPSA), Privada ... Read More»
Two Cochabamba students win scholarship to Space School
July 10, 2014 -- Two students from Cochabamba, Andressa Camacho of American International School of Bolivia (AISB) and Annelisse Claros Mendieta from Hughes College, won a scholarship to the International Space School Foundation and will travel to the U.S. at the end of this month. Funding for the grants comes from five Bolivian donor companies ... Read More»
Embassy honors awardees attending United Space Camp and their donors
Embassy La Paz selected two Bolivian high school students from over 50 applicants to attend the Foundation for International Space Education’s United Space School for two weeks in Houston, Texas. On July 9, Post honored Andressa Camacho and Annelise Claros, both from Cochabamba. The Embassy also acknowledged the four corporate donors who sponsored the students’ ... Read More»
Celebrating 238 Years of Independence
On Thursday, July 3rd, the U.S. Embassy in La Paz hosted a reception in celebration of Independence Day in the Embassy garden. The event welcomed over 1,000 guests, from esteemed political leaders to alumni of Embassy-sponsored English programming, and members of civil society to officials from fellow embassies. In his speech, Chargé d’Affaires Brennan highlighted ... Read More»
Embassy’s IRC runs two-day social media Tech Camp for entrepreneurs
From June 26 to 27, Hans Mendoz, director of the Embassy’s Information and Reference Center, led a two-day “Programa del Tech Camp para Emprendedores” in Sucre aimed at educating local entrepreneurs on social media. The Program was hosted by Sucre’s Binational Center, and was in partnership with the Chuquisaca department’s Chamber of Exporters (CADEXCH). 20 ... Read More»
Book Donation in Sucre
On June 25, Embassy staff donated over 200 high quality books by American authors translated into Spanish under the U.S. Embassy program, “Estados Unidos y Bolivia, unidos en la lectura.” The goal of this program is to encourage reading and improve the quality of education for children and adolescents in the Barrio Lindo neighborhood in ... Read More»
American Dance Company Visits Santa Cruz and Cochabamba
The Public Affairs Section hosted Los Angeles-based dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO on a two city tour of Santa Cruz and Cochabamba from June 9-17. This program was part of CONTRA-TIEMPO’s DanceMotionUSA Latin America tour to Ecuador, Chile, and Bolivia. The program received daily TV coverage on national and local channels and reached over 1,000 participants. The ... Read More»
High-tech expert from State Department visited Bolivia
June 2, 2014 -- US Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for Platforms Tom Cochran visited Bolivia from May 29 to 31. During his stay, he visited the bi-national centers in La Paz and Santa Cruz to discuss the use of Internet in teaching English as a second language. He also met with Bolivian social ... Read More»
U.S. Group The Rose Ensemble to Play Baroque Music Festival
April 24, 2014 -- The Embassy of the United States in Bolivia will participate in the Baroque Music Festival, held in the Missions of Chiquitos, Santa Cruz, for the ninth consecutive year with the group The Rose Ensemble from Minnesota. Read More»
U.S. Government Funds Restoration of Santa Teresa Convent in Cochabamba
January 24, 2014 -- U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Larry Memmott inaugurated a restoration project for the Santa Teresa Museum and Convent in the city of Cochabamba on Thursday, January 23. The restoration project is supported by the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation. Read More»
Promoting Respect across Cultures and Religions
On January 25, U.S. Embassy Political Officer Sara Greengrass visited the Bi National center Centro Boliviano Americano (CBA) in the city of El Alto to talk to a group of Bolivian students about discrimination, human rights, and the importance of equality. Ms. Greengrass highlighted as an example the International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27) and ... Read More»
Young Students Supported by Embassy Plant Trees
On September 28, more than 60 Access Program students visited the Santa Isabel area of District 2 in the city of El Alto to plant trees and raise awareness among residents about the importance of ecology. The young students were accompanied by embassy officials who helped them plant dozens of trees. Since its inception in ... Read More»
Acquiring Skills that Lead to Educational Prospects
On October 3, the U.S. Embassy offered a workshop on interviewing skills and résumé writing to a group of young students from the city of El Alto who are currently part of the Access Micro-Scholarship Program. With the help of experts in Human Resources and other embassy volunteers, the students acquired skills that may lead ... Read More»
Access Scholarship Recipients Receive Certificates
On November 20, U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Larry L. Memmott welcomed to the Embassy 60 young Bolivians selected to receive the Access Scholarship, and their parents. During event, Mr. Memmott congratulated the students for winning the Access English language scholarships, a program serving people in over 85 countries worldwide, which currently benefits more than 95,000 ... Read More»
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