Office of the Historian

World Wide Diplomatic Archives Index: Bolivia

Legislation

Bolivia has several laws dictating access to archival material. Records at the National Archives are divided into the categories of ‘active’ and ‘inactive.’ The former are still in use by the government and are therefore unavailable. The latter are available for research. The creating department is responsible for transferring records from active to inactive.

Location

National Archives: Calle Dalence Nº 4, 793 Sucre.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Plaza Murillo - c. Ingavi esq. c. Junín, La Paz.

Procedures

Researchers should contact the National Archives to inquire about access to relevant records.