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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Presidential Proclamation Announcing the Death of George H. W. Bush

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 …

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, …

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.

The American writer Dan Wells arrived in Bolivia invited by the Embassy of the United States, Librería Lectura and the Book Chamber of La Paz to participate in the International Book Fair FIL 2018. With his characteristic cowboy hat, the author captivated almost 1,400 people, most of them young, in their presentations, not only in …

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.

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.

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …