PLURINATIONAL STATE OFBOLIVIA
NEW TAKING POSSESSION OF THE PRESIDENCY
OPERATING MANUAL
La Paz, January 21st and 22nd 2015
I.INTRODUCTION
This Operating Manual includes the official events to
be held during the New Possession of the Presidency
by Mr. Evo Morales Ayma, which will be held on
January 21st and 22nd 2015 in La Paz city, to which
were invited the countries that hold diplomatic relations
with the Plurinational State of Bolivia, international
organizations and special guests.
The Operating Manual contains all the guidelines that
delegations need to know for the time they will stay in
La Paz, Bolivia regarding the Official Ceremonies,
liaisons or attaché, airport, transport, accommodation,
security, media and health, among others.
Proper and timely fulfillment of all these aspects is
essential for the suitable development of the various
ceremonies. Also the Government of Bolivia hopes this
event help to strengthen the relations with States,
international organizations and special guests who will
join us.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE PLURINATIONAL STATE OF
BOLIVIA
General Information
Capital:
Plurinational State of Bolivia
Located in the heart of South America, between
parallels 57º26' and 69º38' west of Greenwich
meridian and 9°38' and 22°53' south of the
Equator, or more than 13º north – south and west
– east.
Sucre
Seat of Government :
La Paz
Population:
National Symbols
10.027.254 inhabitants (Census 2012)
Plurinational State Flag; Wiphala; National Coat of
Arms; Kantuta; Patuju and Rosette
1.098.581 Km2.
Spanish and all languages of nations and
indigenous peoples (36), which are aymara,
araona, baure, bésiro, canichana, cavineño,
cayubaba,
Chácobo,
chiman,
ese
ejja,
guarani,guarasu'we, guarayu, Itonama, leco,
machajuyai-kallawaya,
machineri,
maropa,
mojeño-trinitario,
mojeño-ignaciano,
moré,
mosetén, movima, pacawara, puquina, quechua,
sirionó, tacana, tapiete, toromona, uru-chipaya,
weenhayek, Yaminawa, yuki, yuracaré and
zamuco.
The State respects and guarantees freedom of
religion and spiritual beliefs, according to their
worldviews. The State is independent of religion.
The Bolivian territory has a variety of climates
according to the geographic region. The plains are
hot and humid with average temperatures of 25°C
(77°F) and altitudes ranging between 200 and 400
m.a.s.l., in the valleys, mild and dry with
temperatures averaging 15°C (50°F) and an
altitude ranging from 1000 to 3000 m.a.s.l.. The
plateau with average temperatures of 10°C (40°F)
and an average elevation of 3500m.a.s.l. For its
biodiversity, 65% of the territory is plains, 15%
valleys and 20% highlands.
Boliviano/Exchange Bs 6.96 - $us1
GMT-4 hours
Name:
Geographical Location:
Territorial area
Official Languages
Religion
Weather
Currency
Official Time
III. GENERAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF LA PAZ
Name:
Department of La Paz
Capital of Department:
Our Lady of La Paz, Seat of the Central Government,
Legislative and Electoral Bodies.
Geographic Location:
It is located northwest of the country. The city of La Paz
at an average altitude of 3,640m.a.s.l.
Territorial área:
133.985 km2
Population:
2.706.351 inhabitants
Weather:
The climate of the Department of La Paz varies
according to the altitude: Above 5000 meters altitude
and perpetual snow, is polar cold. The Altiplano area is
characterized by a frigid climate and for being the
wettest region of Planalto Andino (650 mm of rain,
annual average). In the Subandino zone the valley
region has a temperate and less humid than the region
of Los Yungas, characterized by a hot and humid
climate with frequent fog banks in the highest parts. In
the Amazon region the climate is warm and humid
tropical.
Temperature:
Our Lady of La Paz has an average temperature of 13
degrees Celsius. On average, January is the wettest
month.
Languages:
Spanish, aymará, quechua, machajuyai-kallawaya,
tacana, leco, mosetén, araona, chimán, ese ejja,
puquina, uchumataku, urus, irohito y toromona.
The Department of La Paz has manufacturing industries of cotton yarn, wool, silk
and chemical fiber, beer, industrial gases, tubes and plastic items, utensils
manufacturing aluminum, card board, metal chassis for buses and trucks,
chemicals, paints, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, matches, shoes, hats, carbonated
water, leather goods, discs, metal working packaged foods, soaps, ceramic
constructions, furniture, glass and crystal cement, etc.
Exports in the Department of La Paz show an increasing trend, its highest grow
this shown between 2011 and 2012 (126% increase). Exports of manufacturing
industries represented 91.8% of total exports, followed by the export of mineral
extraction with 6,8%.The trend of imports and exports have increased significantly,
29,5% of imports correspond to imports of industrial supplies, followed by the
import of capital goods with 25,7%.
In 2013, 42,8% of the investment corresponds to the transport sector which
includes the construction of new roads, maintenance, bridges construction and
other transportation related. Manufacturing industries and tourism represent for
9,2% of public investment.
In the department of La Paz you can visit ruins of pre-hispanic cultures such as the
Inca and Tiwanaku culture, which dates back to about 1300 BC. Tiwanaku, which
was the focus of this culture and its main ceremonial center, is located within 80
km. of the city of La Paz and 20 km away from Lake Titicaca.
You can also find the Church of Copacabana and many colonial churches of rural
populations located on the lakeside of Lake Titicaca and the Church of Calamarca
where the paintings of Los Angeles Calamarca are highlighted.
La Paz WONDERFUL CITY
Surrounded by high mountains and colorful, with different ecological levels, packed
with rivers and history, immaculate sky and culture to the surface which manifests
with hundreds of folk tickets, the city of La Paz isundoubtedly one of the cities most
attractive in the world.
Cultural, historical, arquitectural and natural heritage is reflected when visiting the
Murillo Square, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Church of San
Francisco, the viewpoint of Quilli Quilla, Costumbrista Museum, the market witches
where local people buy products needed for ritual ceremonies as Cha´lla and
offerings to Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Valley of the Moon.
The majestic Illimani, snowed every sunset dyes her silhouette with a palette
crowned in eternal white on all four summits, the sacred Titicaca Lake and sacred
temples of Tiwanaku are the emblems of the city.
Also, the cableway is divided into 3 corridors (lines), is one of the main attractions.
The approximate distances of each line are: 2664 m. on the Red line, 3883 m. on
the Yellow line and 3830 m. on the Green line.
IV. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in charge of organizing the events and
ceremonies to mark the Possession of the Presidency, as well as the preparatory
meetings convened for that purpose, in coordination with other institutions of the
Plurinational State.
General Directorate of Ceremonial of the Plurinational State
The General Directorate of Ceremonial of the Plurinational State is responsible for
organizing the official, social ceremonies and ceremonial events that will take place
during the Possession of the Presidency.
General Director of the Plurinational State Ceremonial
Amb. Ana Lía Lopez Benito
Contact
: (591) 71280647 - (591) 76706467
Email
: [email protected]
Head of Ceremonial and Protocol Unit
Guillermo Tapia Solares
Contact
: (591) 71271787 - (591) 76228382
Email
: [email protected]
Airport Coordinator
Renzo Arteaga Fernandez
Contact
: (591) 70645678
Email
: [email protected]
Hotels Coordinador
Boris Céspedes
Contact
:(591) 72783466 Email
: [email protected]
liaisons (attaché) Coordinator
Juan Carlos Crespo
Contact
:(591) 72567487 Email
: [email protected]
Accreditation Coordinator
Marlen Montaño
Gunnard Bulinckx
Contact
: (591)71270752 - 71270410- 76288081
Email
: [email protected]; [email protected]
Session of Honor Coordinator
Plurinational Legislative Assembly
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Support: Apolinar Aguilar
Contact
:(591) 72515025
Email
:[email protected] Events Coordinator
Gustavo Invernizzi
Contact
: (591) -72002944
Email
:[email protected]
Transport Coordinator
Marco Máceres
Contact
:(591) 71250582
Email
:[email protected]
Bilateral Meetings Coordinator
Elmer Catarina Mamani
Contact:(591) 65546225
Email: [email protected]
Interpreters Coordinator
Andres Peñaranda
Contact
:(591) 70585436
Email
:[email protected]
Flags Coordinator
Giovanna Perez
Contact
:(591) 78852015
Email
:[email protected]
Confirmations Coordinator
Maruja Riveros
Contact
:(591) 70516320
Email
:[email protected]
Health Coordinator
Ministry of Health
Focal Point : Deputy Minister of Health
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Support: Ana Maria Pacheco
(591) 77240000
Email: [email protected]
Communications Coordinator
Ministry of Communication
Focal Point : Deputy Minister of Communications
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Support: Sagrario Urgel
Contact: (591) 71271752
Email: [email protected]
Security Coordinator
Ministry of Government
Focal Point : Ministry of Government
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Support: Marcelo Gomez (591) 71582668
Email: [email protected]
Cultural and Ancestral Ceremony Coordinator
Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Focal Point : Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Support: Marcela Palomeque
(591) 73027749
Email: [email protected]
Social Organizations Coordinator
Ministry of the Presidency
Focal Point: Deputy Minister of Coordination with Social Movements
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Support: Monica Alvarez
(591) 72563714; [email protected]
V. ACCREDITATION
For security reasons, all members of Official Delegations, Retinues Support,
Security Personal, Services, Special Guests, Official or Private Press and others
involved in the various activities to be developed must be compulsorily credited.
Likewise, pins will be provided to the delegations for the proper use by the High
Authority (Presidents, Chancellors, Heads and Heads of Security Protocol).
All vehicles operating in the areas related to the activities must be properly
accredited to enter such areas.
Everyone who does not carry his Identification Credential, due to lost, mislaid or
that has not made the proper accreditation will not have access to the facilities
where the events planned will be developed.
Identification Credentials should be exposed permanently to facilitate the
movement among the areas. It is also advised to carry an ID or passport, in order
to validate your accreditation to security.
In case of lost of the Identification Credential, this must be reported immediately to
the Accreditation Centre for the purpose of annulling the previous accreditation and
to request a new Identification Credential.
Accreditation Center
The office responsible for receiving accreditation forms, data processing, issuance
and delivery of ID cards is the Accreditation Center.
Accreditation forms
Accreditation forms are available to users on the website of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, www.cancilleria.bo, site where you can find the link Acreditaciones Acto
de Posesión del Nuevo Mando Presidencial containing:
•Accreditation Form (delegations, international organizations and special guests).
•Medical Form
•Accreditation Form International Media
•Vehicle Registration Form
•Declaration Form Weaponry
• Form for Aircraft Overflight and landing authorization
The accreditation Forms to be sent must be completed fully, without omitting any
information. The data contained therein will be treated confidential and will be used
only for security of the Delegates.
Types of Accreditation
The following credentials have been provided:
•Official delegations, international organizations and special guests - Color: Blue
•Ceremonial and Protocol – Color: Yellow
•Official and International Press – Color: Green
•Support – Color: White
•Security – Color: Red
• Health – Color: Orange
• Organizing Committee – Color: Light Blue
Accreditation procedures
 Delegations Accreditation
All applications for accreditation of Countries attending the ceremony must be sent
through diplomatic channels by Verbal Note to the Accreditation Center of the
Possession of the Presidency.
The Form for accreditation of delegations and special guests will be made directly
on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia
www.cancilleria.bo, link Acreditaciones Acto de Posesión del Nuevo Mando
Presidencial.
The Medical form is arranged to Heads of State, Heads of Delegation, Foreign
Ministers and others who require it.
After completing this form with the requested data it must be sent to the email:
[email protected].
 Media Accreditation
Press Form has been prepared for the accreditation of the Official Press and
International Press. This accreditation can be made directly on line by logging on to
the website www.cancilleria.bo.
The accreditation of the National Press is in charge of the Ministry of
Communication of the Plurinational State of Bolivia
 Vehicle Accreditation
All vehicles operating in the areas of government activity, must exhibit the
corresponding credentials. These credentials will be provided by the Coordination
of Transport, once received the Official Application and the accreditation vehicles
forms duly completed.
The Vehicle Registration Form has been prepared for the accreditation of vehicles
that will access to restricted areas.
This accreditation can be made directly on line on the website of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, link: Accreditations/vehicles. Subsequently, there solicitude should
be sent to the email [email protected].
 Statement weapons
The temporary admission of weapons and individual protective equipments for
personal security use of all delegations must be done previous remission of the
respective form, which must be downloaded from the website. After completing the
required form, it must be sent to the email: [email protected]
 Aircraft Accreditation - private flights
The form for aircraft Overfly and Landing authorization must be completed with the
required data and then be sent through official channels to the email:
[email protected].  Dates and Deadlines
The deadline for the reception of applications and accreditation forms is on
January 14, 2015.
The credentials for the Possession of the Presidency Ceremony may be picked by
authorized people in the Accreditation Centre located in the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 Types of identification badges
Participants
Heads of State and Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Special Envoys
Protocol Directors
Heads of Security
Pins
Golden
Silver
Green
Blue
Red
 Special Credentials
Ancestral Ceremony
For entering to the Ancestral Ceremony, to be held in the ancient city of Tiwanaku,
three special passes will be granted (format 1 + 3). Passes will be delivere to the
Chief of Protocol of each delegation for internal distribution as convenience.
Official Ceremony
For admission to the Session of Honor in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly, a
special pass will be issued.
VI. ARRIVAL AND RETURN OF DELEGATIONS PROCEDURE
The arrival and reception of delegations participating in the ceremonies to mark the
Possession of the Presidency will be in "El Alto" International Airport in the city of
La Paz, located at 30 minutes from downtown.
“El Alto” International Airport
Operator
: SABSA NATIONALIZED
Elevation : 4,058m/13,314ft (m)
Coordinates : 16°30'48"S 68°11'32" O
Coordinates : 16°30'48"S 68°11'32" O (map)
Fuel
: 100/130FUELJETA-1
It is planned to use two terminals for the arrival of the different aircrafts, the
International Terminal for commercial flights and the Presidential Terminal for
private flights of Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, among
others.
If the arrival of the Heads of State and Government happens on a commercial flight
of the international terminal, the appropriate military honors will be receive in the
area that is designated for the purpose.
In both airport terminals will be counted with the respective protocol rooms also
called VIP rooms for any need from the different delegations.
Protocol welcome to the Heads of State and Government and Prime Ministers
In the specific case of the arrival of the Presidents, Prime Ministers and Ministers
of Foreign Affairs, either in private or commercial flight, it is contemplated that an
authority of the Government of the Plurinational State will welcome the
distinguished visitors. Also, a ceremonial welcome of a full military honor guard in
case they are Heads of State and/or Government or Prime Ministers.
A the end of the protocolar welcome, and if desired by the Chief or Head of State
and/or Government, may provide a brief statement to the press, at the end of the
military honor guard there will be a podium with a microphone. Finally the
delegation will board the vehicles of the respective caravan.
To each aircraft that spend the night at the International Airport "El Alto" will be
assigned a specific parking on the platform, because at the time of the departure of
each State President or Minister of Foreign Affairs, the farewell will be directly on
the steps of each aircraft.
Protocolar Reception to the Participants Delegations
To the arrival of the official delegates that will arrive in commercial flights to the “El
Alto” International Terminal, it has been planned the support by the personal of
protocol, that will be carrying an identification palette of the event, and the will
provide all necessary assistance in terms of migration, customs and baggage. This
personal will lead to the delegates to their respective buses that will be available
for transfer to different hotels in the city.
Visa
The delegations of the countries that will be attending the official acts, that have
signed a Visa Agreement with the Plurinational State of Bolivia, won’t require a
visa, as long as they travel with the type of passport determined in the Agreement.
For countries that require Visa to enter Bolivia, the same will be granted at the "El
Alto" International Airport in the city of La Paz, and the "Viru Viru" International
Airport in the city of Santa Cruz. To this end, it is requested that delegations sent a
note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia – General
Directorate of Ceremonial of the State, requesting the granting of it via e-mail:
mmontañ[email protected].
VII. TRANSPORTATION
The organizing committee has arranged the availability of buses to transfers the
delegates from the airport to the different hotels and from the hotels to the place of
the event.
5.1) Vehicular Caravans
In the case of a Presidential delegation, there will be arranged a vehicular caravan
consisting of: transit police motorcycles, vehicle of protocol, a security vehicle SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) , a VIP vehicle for the President, a second SUV security
vehicle, a VIP vehicle for the Minister of Foreign Affairs, one Van and an
ambulance. It may be added other vehicles if need by each delegation, with the
respective official accreditation of these vehicles.
If the Head of Delegation is the Minister of Foreign Affairs or other Authority, the
vehicular caravan will be comprise of: traffic police motorcycles, a VIP vehicle and
a security SUV.
The Coordination for Transportation will be responsible for providing all the support
and information for the rental of vehicles and will be responsible for issuing the
respective accreditations.
VIII. LIAISONS / ATTACHÉS
Each delegation will be assigned a Diplomatic liaison whose main functions will be
permanently accompany the delegation, and to channelize the requests to the
coordinators for organizing the ceremonies, attend any matter related with security,
airport, accreditation, accommodation, health, transportation and any other support
needs that arise.
IX.HOTELS
The Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia will assumes the costs of
lodging (in the official hotels) for the following persons:
-
Presidents, Prime Ministers, Vice Presidential and Special Envoys, the
format is 1+1.
Special Guests and Representatives International Organizations, cover only
the Head of the Delegation.
Presidential suites will be arranged with all the necessary services for the
Presidents, Heads of State and Government and/or Prime Ministers.
The costs of hosting from the other members of the Official Delegations and
support staff will be covered by each country, international organization or
institution.
Authorities and/or delegations may book their rooms at the official hotels of the
event, through the Coordination of Hotels. Such coordination will address the
requirements for information and reservations at the following email:
[email protected].
In the Advanced Meeting and with the participation of delegates from each country
the allocation of Hotels shall be communicated.
Also, for the Official Delegations that will accompany the Presidents or Heads of
Delegation, it is planned the allocation of a number of determined number of rooms
reservations, whose costs will be borne by each delegation.
Diplomatic Missions representatives of the participating countries in the
Possession of the Presidency must confirm to the Organizing Committee by Note
the hotel reservations required for members of his delegation. In case of
confirmation of reservations does not occur, the hotels will offer those rooms to
other delegations.
RITZ APART HOTEL * * * * *
Address
: Isabel La Catolica Plaza No. 2478.
Phone
: (591-2) 2433131
Fax
: (591-2) 2433080
La Paz- La Paz
www.hotel-ritz-bolivia.com
http://www.ritzbolivia.com/
RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
Hosting Services. Hotel in La Paz Bolivia.
Address
: Arce Ave. No. 2177
Phone
: (591-2) 2441111
Fax
: (591-2) 2440402
http://www.radisson.com/la-paz-hotel-bo-8689/bollapaz
HOTEL PRESIDENT * * *
Hospitality. Accommodation. Restaurants. Banquets. Convention Center in La Paz,
Bolivia
Address
: Potosi st. No. 920
Phone
: (591-2) 2406666 (591-2) 2408355 (591) 76598019
Fax
: (591-2) 2407240
www.hotelpresidente-bo.com
EUROPA HOTEL * * * * *
Hotels, Lodging.
Address
: Tiahuanacust.no. 64
Phone
: (591-2) 2315656
http://www.hoteleuropa.com.bo/
CASA GRANDE SUITES ****
It is located in Calacoto, residential area of La Paz
Located400m.Lower than downtown
Ballivian Ave.17th streetNo.1000, Calacoto
Tel
: 591-2-2795511Fax:591-2-2771044
Box
: Nº1132
http://casa-grande.com.bo/casagrande_wp/
CASA GRANDEHOTEL*****
It is located in Calacoto, residential neighborhood the most exclusive and
commercial of the city ofLaPaz.Located400m.Lowerorlesser height than downtown.
16stNo.8009, Calacoto
Tel.
:591-2-2774000Fax:591-2-2772323
Box
: Nº1132
[email protected]
http://casa-grande.com.bo:3000/
SUITESCAMINOREAL *****
Camino Real Hotel Chain, 5 Star Service, Restaurant, Suites, Events,
Address
: Av. BalliviánNo.369,10th Street(Calacoto).
Phone
:( 591-2) 2792323
Fax
:( 591-2) 2761616
http://www.caminoreal.com.bo/suites/hotel-overview.html
HOTELCALACOTO**
Hotels, Lodging, Accommodation, Rooms, Apartments and Suites
Address
:13st. Sánchez Bustamante No.8009 (Calacoto)
Phone
:(591-2) 2774600 (591-2) 2152524 (591) 70152662
Fax
:(591-2) 2774700
La Paz
www.hotelcalacoto.com
Health Care in Hotels
The hotels will provide emergency medical service and ambulance permanently.
Accommodation for crews and support staff
Diplomatic missions should make their reservations for the accommodation of
crews and support staff.
Accommodation for members of the media
News agencies, and national and international journalists, should make room
reservations directly at the hotels of their choice.
X.EVENTS
In the framework of the Presidential Possession, two major events will take place:
-
Ancestral Ceremony
The events of the Ancestral Ceremony will be held in the ancient city of
Tiwanaku (Sacred Site).
TIWANAKU MAP
-
Official Ceremony
Official events Presidential Possession at the Government Palace with the
ceremonial greetings will be developed in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly
with the development of the Honour Session and a Military Civic Parade.
XI. SAFETY
The Bolivian Police as an operating institution of the Ministry of Government has
developed a plan that ensures the safety of the Heads of State and Government
whom together with their delegations will participate in the events and ceremonies.
The work of the Bolivian Police will be complemented by troops of the Armed
Forces of the Plurinational State who will be responsible for the perimeter control of
the enclosed area that will be part of the official acts.
In the same way, the Bolivian Air Force (BAF) will be in charge of the security
inside "El Alto" International Airport in the city of La Paz and "Viru Viru"
International Airport in the city of Santa Cruz, with the task of providing the
necessary security to the aircraft of the Heads of State and Government who will
visit Bolivia in January.
XII. HEALTH
The Ministry of Health, through the Departmental Health Service has developed a
system to assist in case of medical emergency while performing the acts of
Possession of the Presidency.
XIII. PRESS AND COMMUNICATION
The Communication of Coordination has defined the services and activities for the
local and international press that will develop the coverage of the whole event.
Installing the International Press Centre properly equipped for facilitating the work,
will be the responsibility of the Ministry of Communications of the Plurinational
State of Bolivia.
XIV. MEETING OF ADVANCED
The Organizing Committee through the Logistics Coordination will arrange the
Advanced Meeting on Friday January 9th 2015 in facilities of the Ministryof Foreign
Affairs. At this meeting, different issues of logistics field, security, media and
cultural will be addressed.
XV.PROGRAMS
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
NEW TAKING POSSESSIONOF THE PRESIDENCY CEREMONY
Wednesday January 21st
Hrs. 8:00 Arrival of Heads of State and Government, Prime Ministers, VicePresidents, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoys
Location: Heliport - ancient city of Tiwanaku
Hrs. 09:00
Arrival of the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the
ancient city of Tiwanaku and transfer to Lithic Museum for cleaning
and dressing rituals in the company of designated “amautas”
Location: ancient city of Tiwanaku
Hrs. 9:30
Ritual Ceremonies
Location: “Akapana” Pyramid
Hrs. 10:00
Ritual ceremonies with the placement of offerings
Location: “Kalasasaya” Temple
Hrs. 10:30
Message of the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia H.E. Mr.
Evo Morales
Location: Main Gate of the “Kalasasaya” Temple
Hrs. 11:00
Handing over of present to the President of the State made by
national and international social movements
Location: Main Gate of the “Kalasasaya” Temple
Hrs. 12:00
Lunch offered by the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia
H.E. Mr. Evo Morales , in honor of the Heads of State and
Government, Prime Ministers, Vice-Presidents, Ministers of Foreign
Affairs, Special Envoys and Special Guests
Location: Museum of Ceramics - ancient city of Tiwanaku
Hrs. 13:00
Transfer of the delegations to the main square of Tiwanaku for the
Autochthonous celebration
Location: Main Square of Tiwanaku
Hrs. 16:30
Return of delegations to the city of La Paz
Location: Designated Heliports and Vehicle Caravans located around
the main square
Thursday January 22nd
Hrs. 8:50 Arrival of Heads of State and Government, Prime Ministers, VicePresidents, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoys
Location: Ministry of Foreign Affairs – “Samaipata” room
Hrs. 9:15
Transfer of Heads of State and Government, Prime Ministers, VicePresidents, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoys from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly
Location: Main Square
Hrs. 9:35
Arrival of the citizen Alvaro Garcia Linera to the Plurinational
Legislative Assembly and Instalation of the Honour Session
Location: Main Plaza – Building Plurinational Legislative Assembly
Hrs. 10:10
Transfer of the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, from the
Government Palace to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly
Location: Government Palace
Hrs. 10:20
Restarting of the Honour Session and Central Program
Location: Plurinational Legislative Assembly
Hrs. 11:55
Departure of the Constitutional President of the Plurinational State of
Bolivia to the Government House
Location: Plurinational Legislative Assembly - Main Square
Hrs. 12:00
Transfer of Heads of State and Government, Prime Ministers, VicePresidents, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Special Envoys and Special
Guests to the Government Palace
Location: Plurinational Legislative Assembly - Main Square
Hrs. 12:15
Protocolary Greeting to the President and Vice-President of the
Plurinational State of Bolivia
Location: Government Palace – Hall of Mirrors
Hrs. 12:45
Official Photography
Location: Stairs of the Main Hall of the Government Palace
Hrs. 13:00
Military – Civic Parade
Location: Main Square
Hrs. 19:00
Official Dinner hosted by the Constitutional President of the
Plurinational State of Bolivia H.E. Mr. Evo Morales Ayma, in honour of
the Heads of State and Government, Prime Ministers, VicePresidents, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Special Envoys and Special
Guests
Location: Hotel Radisson
Hrs. 20:00
Transfer of the Heads of State and Government, Prime Ministers,
Vice-Presidents, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Special Envoys and
Special Guests to the “Hernando Siles” Stadium for Cultural
Celebration
Location: “Hernando Siles” Stadium