The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has temporarily suspended routine U.S. citizen services due to the resurgence in COVID-19 cases in the country and the resulting impact on the health care system. U.S. citizens who require emergency consular services should contact the Consular Section via email:  consularlapazacs@state.gov . All visa services are also suspended at this time. …

Bolivia Level 3: Reconsider travel to Bolivia due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Bolivia due to COVID-19. Bolivia has lifted stay at home orders, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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/ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …