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Bolivia
Travel Warning
The U.S. Department
of State issued the following Public Announcement on January 12, 2007:
This Public Announcement is being issued to alert Americans traveling to and
residing in Bolivia to the ongoing volatile political and social situation
in Bolivia, particularly the city of Cochabamba. This Public Announcement
expires on February 9, 2007.
Protesters took over the main square and avenue in Cochabamba on January 8,
demanding the resignation of Cochabamb's prefect (governor). On January 11
violent confrontations resulted in three confirmed deaths and over 100
injured. Local authorities restored order, but the situation remains
volatile. Demonstrations continue in Cochabamba's main plaza and could occur
in other public areas with little notice and possible violence. U.S.
citizens planning to travel to Bolivia should carefully consider their plans
in light of continuing tension in Cochabamba and the possibility that other
parts of Bolivia may be affected by this conflict.
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Grocery
stores in Cochabamba reportedly are empty and roadblocks are
preventing resupply. Roadblocks at bridges and on major
thoroughfares may occur at any time throughout Cochabamba. On
January 8, protestors interrupted the city's water supply for
several hours; shortages continue, particularly near the main
square. Local hotels in that area reportedly have adequate water and
food supplies. U.S. citizens traveling to or from Cochabamba should
contact their airline to confirm the situation at the airport.
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has restricted travel by U.S. Government
personnel to Cochabamba and directed U.S. Government personnel in
Cochabamba to remain in their residences except for emergencies.
In other areas of Bolivia, a civic strike called for Santa Cruz for
January 16 is expected to affect public transportation. Protestors
in La Paz briefly closed El Alto International Airport late January
11. Overland travel has been impeded between Cochabamba and other
parts of Bolivia.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can escalate into
violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid areas of
demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the
vicinity of any demonstrations. Since the timing and routes of
marches and demonstrations are always subject to change, American
citizens should monitor local media sources for new developments.
American citizens are encouraged to avoid areas where these mass
assemblies and demonstrations are expected to occur. Under no
circumstances should anyone attempt to run a roadblock.
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The U.S.
Embassy routinely advises its employees to develop and periodically
review their personal emergency plans; private U.S. citizens should
do the same with particular attention to ensuring adequate water,
food and gasoline supplies. For more information on emergency
preparedness, please consult the Federal Emergency Management
Authority (FEMA) Web site at
http://www.fema.gov/.
That Web site includes a Spanish language version.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad
should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at
http://travel.state.gov where
the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings,
and Public Announcements can be found. Additional information is
available in the Consular Information Sheet for Bolivia at
http://travel.state.gov
Current information on travel and security in Bolivia may be
obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747
within the United States, or, from overseas, 1-202-501-4444. These
numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). American
citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register
with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State
Department's travel registration website at
https://travelregistration.state.gov.
U.S. citizens with concerns may contact the Consular Section of the
U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia via e-mail at
consularlapaz@state.gov
or by telephone at (591-2) 216-8297 during
working hours or
USCit.Services.Bolivia@gmail.com
or (591-2) 216-8500 after hours and on weekends. The Consular
Section is located at the U.S. Embassy at 2780 Arce Avenue in La
Paz, Bolivia. The Santa Cruz Consular Agency can be reached by
telephone at (591-3) 351-3477 and the Cochabamba Consular Agency can
be reached by telephone at (591-4) 411-6313.
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