Lorien Johnson

Bolivian Law now requires all importers to register with Aduana. An importer is defined as anyone receiving an international delivery/package, and is further defined by habitual importer and occasional importer. Habitual importers will require a fundempresa registration. The following step-by-step process applies to occasional importers living in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The registration process should be very [...]

Essentially, I have no passport but I am in a foreign country.

I asked him what would next happen. He stated that, “You will show us your documents. Or, we can hold you for eight hours. Then you will go to jail.”

I’m on parole. Theoretically, I could be in a Bolivian jail tomorrow evening.

Katherine and I have tentative travel plans for exploring western Bolivia. We’re looking at two weeks on the road (yes!). Backpacks, sweaters, and tasers in hand!