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Antique textiles of Coroma are the product of the Aymara culture which pre-dates the arrival of the Incas to the Andean region. Very soft in texture and simple in design, the textiles contain woven messages and codes recording community events and concerns. Handed down from generation to generation, some dating from the 15th century, the garments are held communally and revered as symbols of humanity. They continue to play a prominent role in the social, political, economic and religious lives of the people of Coroma. IV. Import Regulations A. 2001 Agreement ... [Read More]

Bolivia Image Collection

Organization of the Images The organization of the image collection follows that of the Designated List published in the Federal Register notice of December 7, 2001. Images of objects that illustrate each of the five major categories are provided above. Each Designated List Section has one or more pages of thumbnail images (4-15 thumbnails per page). Each thumbnail image on the thumbnail page is linked to an information page and a full size image of the artifact. The image database may also be searched by keyword. The images presented here are selected examples only and ... [Read More]

Bolivia International Adoption

e-mail: vicejunite@alamo.entelnet.bo ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS: Married or unmarried U.S. citizens must be at least 25 years of age to adopt a child in Bolivia. The spouse of a married U.S. citizen does not have to be a U.S. citizen; however, if living in the United States, the spouse must have legal immigration status. Prospective parents may also have biological children of their own and/or other adopted children. [Read More]

Bolivia

Thefts of bags, wallets and backpacks are a problem throughout Bolivia, but especially in the tourist areas of downtown La Paz and the Altiplano. Most thefts involve two or three people who spot a likely victim and wait until the bag or backpack is placed on the ground, often at a restaurant, bus terminal, Internet café, etc. In other cases, the thief places a disagreeable substance on the clothes or backpack of the intended victim, and then offers to assist the victim with the removal of the substance. While the person is distracted, the thief or an accomplice grabs the bag or backpack and flees. In such a situation, the visitor should decline assistance and walk briskly from the area. To steal wallets and bags, thieves spray water on the victim's neck, and while the person is distracted, an accomplice take ... [Read More]

Counternarcotics and Law Enforcement Country Program: Bolivia

The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) continues to pursue an integrated strategy in Bolivia that combines eradication of coca, alternative development efforts to encourage coca growers to engage in legal and economically viable alternatives, and a vigorous law enforcement and interdiction program. Justice sector reform is also a key component in our goal of democratic institution building. ...

Bolivia remains the world’s third-largest producer of cocaine. Despite exceeding its international commitment to eradicate 8,000 hectares of coca in 2004, Bolivia coca cultivation increased 6% overall. The principal challenge facing Bolivia today remains the unconstrained expansion of coca cultivation in the Yungas and surrounding areas. In 2004 the Government of Bolivia (GOB) failed to give political support to programs advocating drug prevention and to undertake an effective social communication program to explain the dangers of excess coca production, drug production, and consumption pose to Bolivia society. Bolivia remains a transit country for a significant amount of Peruvian cocaine and increasing amounts of Colombian cocaine destined for Brazil, Argentina, Europe, Chile, and Paraguay. ... [Read More]

Bolivia Image Collection

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V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G

Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]