Five U.S. congressmen continue their second day of their visit in Bolivia

La Paz, February 19, 2008 – The high level United States Congress delegation that is visiting Bolivia February 18-20, as part of their tour of the region, will continue their visits in the country starting with a tour of one factory that benefits from the trade preferences granted by the United States under the ATPDEA, to then hold a meeting with leaders from the nine departments in the City of Santa Cruz. (more in Spanish…) 

Five U.S. representatives visit Bolivia

February 18, 2008 – A high level U.S. congressional delegation will visit Bolivia February 18-20, as part of a tour of the region.  The purpose of this visit is to assess the results and scope of United States Cooperation in Bolivia.  (more in Spanish…)

U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg delivers relief aid for flood victims in Trinidad

U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia Philip S. Goldberg delivers relief aid to flooding victims in Trinidad, Beni, on February 11. This year’s U.S. Government assistance to Bolivian flood victims is valued at $500,000.

On Monday, February 11, 2008, United States Ambassador to Bolivia Philip S. Goldberg delivered relief assistance to the flood victims in Trinidad. The cargo plane coming from Miami was loaded with emergency tents, water containers, and personal hygiene equipment donated by the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). (more...) 

 

Trinidad, February 11, 2008 - U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg gave a few remarks to express how pleased he was to have the opportunity to help out the flood victims. (speech…)

U.S. Embassy spokesperson issues a statement

Electricity in Tomoyo is the finishing touch of a 10-year development process in the region

Potosí Prefect Mario Virreyra and U.S. Embassy Comercial Officer Michael Lambert dedicate the new electrification system. Photo U.S. Embassy

February 6, 2008 - Within the framework of a cooperation agreement between the prefect’s Office of the Department of Potosí and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), a new electrification system for ten communities will be delivered in Tomoyo canton, Province of Chayanta, Municipality of Ravelo, Potosí. This project’s cost is estimated at $500,000, of which 50% was provided by the Prefect’s Office while the other 50% was donated by the United States Government through the USDA. (more in Spanish…)

• United States Government provides $150,000 in initial relief aid for flood victims

• U.S. and Bolivian Governments Launch Ambitious Program Estimated at Over $3 Million to Fight Child Labor in Bolivia

• Chulumani Municipality to Inaugurate Infrastructure Works Built with U.S. Cooperation

• U.S. Embassy Donates 40 Vehicles Estimated at $1.2 Million to Bolivian Counternarcotics Programs

• Inter American Foundation awards four grants for grassroots development in Bolivia