LA PAZ, Bolivia (Chatnewstv.com) — The United States affirmed its commitment to a “new chapter” in its 176-year partnership with Bolivia, as a U.S. Presidential Delegation attended the historic inauguration of President Rodrigo Paz on November 8, 2025.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who led the delegation, stated his “firm belief” that a renewed U.S.-Bolivia relationship could be a cornerstone of “joint economic prosperity, people-to-people ties, and security cooperation.”
The visit was marked by a series of announcements by President Paz and U.S. officials aimed at boosting investment, travel, and digital connectivity.
Economic Agencies “Open for Business”
To promote shared economic prosperity, key U.S. development and finance agencies announced they are ready to invest in Bolivia.
Ben Black, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and John Jovanovic, President and Chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), announced that their agencies are “open for business in Bolivia and seeking new trade and investment opportunities.”
The U.S. will send experts from DFC, EXIM, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and the State Department to Bolivia to pursue commercial deals designed to fuel private sector-led growth.
In a move to facilitate investment, the two nations will re-launch the bilateral Trade and Investment Council and create a Joint Deal Team to identify two-way investment opportunities.
Visa-Free Travel, Starlink, and Peace Corps Return
President Paz unveiled several initiatives to deepen people-to-people ties:
Visa Elimination: President Paz announced he will soon eliminate the visa requirement for U.S. tourism and business travel, a major step in encouraging Americans to visit and invest.
Open Skies: The leaders agreed to pursue a U.S. Open Skies Agreement to promote air travel between the countries.
Starlink Approval: President Paz announced he will approve a license for Starlink to operate, which will bring “affordable, fast, and reliable internet to all corners of Bolivia.”
Peace Corps: President Paz plans to invite the Peace Corps to return to the country.
Deputy Secretary Landau added that the U.S. will re-open an American Space in La Paz in early 2026 to share American culture and the English language with Bolivians.
On public health, the U.S. announced the donation of $700,000 in HIV antiretroviral medication and testing kits through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The leaders also expressed interest in concluding a memorandum of understanding on safe and secure civilian nuclear collaboration.
