Information Resource Center

General Information

The Information Resource Center at the American Embassy aims to serve those who, in connection with their work, need information about the United States Government's foreign and domestic policies; political and legislative developments; and social issues. Within these subject areas, the Information Resource Center's experienced staff can help inquirers to develop detailed and extensive information, or assist in identifying appropriate information sources to contact in the U.S.  In addition, a quick reference service is provided to cover addresses, telephone and fax numbers of governmental or private organizations, simple statistics, biographical information on prominent persons and other matters of general interest.

Research: Staff research services available to Bolivian print and broadcast media, government officials, researchers and academics.

Visitors:  The Information Resource Center is not open to the general public. Government officials, journalists, academics and other serious researchers wishing to visit the Information Resource Center to use any of the materials held must make an appointment by telephone first.

Please note:  The Information Resource Center does not provide information about Bolivia. Non Bolivian residents should contact the Bolivian Embassy in their country for such information. Information about visas to the U.S. can be found on the Consular Page - Visa Information . Answers to many frequently asked questions about Bolivia can be found at the web page of the Bolivia-usa.org.

The Center's office hours are: 14.30-17.30, Monday - Friday, by appointment, excluding American and Bolivian public holidays.

Phone: A quick-reference telephone service for the general public, broadly covering the subjects outlined above, is provided Monday - Friday, on [591] (0)2 243-5078.

Fax: The Information Resource Center's fax number is: [591] (0)2 243-3006.

Letters: Postal inquiries should be addressed as follows: 

Information Resource Center
American Embassy
P.O. Box 425
Av. Arce 2780
La Paz - Bolivia