The United States Embassy in La Paz is pleased to announce the arrival of Chargé d’Affaires in Bolivia, Charisse Phillips. Chargé Phillips joins us from her most recent assignment as Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs in New Delhi, India, and has previously represented the United States in Guatemala, Peru, and El Salvador.
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Starting today, Bolivia will join nine countries that previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding under the U.S.-led Growth in the Americas initiative aimed at supporting economic development by catalyzing private investment in infrastructure and energy projects.
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President Donald J. Trump Is Honoring His Commitment to Protect American Workers by Temporarily Pausing Immigration
Read More» 50th Anniversary of Earth Day – Press Statement
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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 …
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2020 International Women of Courage Award Recipients
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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.
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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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» La Paz — October 14, 2014. We congratulate the Bolivian people on a peaceful election.
Read More» 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» 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» 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» 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.
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