Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07LAPAZ2141
2007-08-03 20:58:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy La Paz
Cable title:
MILITARY-INDIGENOUS PARADE PREPARATIONS IN FINAL
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C O N F I D E N T I A L LA PAZ 002141
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/03/2017
TAGS: ECON PGOV PREL BL
SUBJECT: MILITARY-INDIGENOUS PARADE PREPARATIONS IN FINAL
STAGES
REF: LA PAZ 2129
Classified By: Acting ECOPOL Chief Brian Quigley for reasons 1.4
(b) and (d).
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FINAL PREPARATIONS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L LA PAZ 002141
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/03/2017
TAGS: ECON PGOV PREL BL
SUBJECT: MILITARY-INDIGENOUS PARADE PREPARATIONS IN FINAL
STAGES
REF: LA PAZ 2129
Classified By: Acting ECOPOL Chief Brian Quigley for reasons 1.4
(b) and (d).
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FINAL PREPARATIONS
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1. (C) The Bolivian Armed Forces are in the final stages of
preparing for the August 7 Armed Forces Day
military-indigenous parade in Santa Cruz. Eighth Division
Joint Chief of Staff Colonel Cueto told Post that the armed
forces will only protect El Trompillo military airport,
implying the national police are responsible for protecting
anything outside of the military base. The Commander of the
Santa Cruz departmental police told the press that "security
is guaranteed for the Independence Day celebrations."
Prefect Ruben Costas has announced he plans to attend the
parade but will leave if "Santa Cruz' dignity is attacked."
The Santa Cruz Civic Committee met until 1 a.m. on August 3
and agreed it will not participate in the parade as the
committee considers it "an offense to Santa Cruz." End
summary.
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COMMENT
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2. (C) Embassy La Paz has issued a Warden Message
recommending that American Citizens exercise caution and stay
away from the parade sites. End Comment.
GOLDBERG
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/03/2017
TAGS: ECON PGOV PREL BL
SUBJECT: MILITARY-INDIGENOUS PARADE PREPARATIONS IN FINAL
STAGES
REF: LA PAZ 2129
Classified By: Acting ECOPOL Chief Brian Quigley for reasons 1.4
(b) and (d).
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FINAL PREPARATIONS
--------------
1. (C) The Bolivian Armed Forces are in the final stages of
preparing for the August 7 Armed Forces Day
military-indigenous parade in Santa Cruz. Eighth Division
Joint Chief of Staff Colonel Cueto told Post that the armed
forces will only protect El Trompillo military airport,
implying the national police are responsible for protecting
anything outside of the military base. The Commander of the
Santa Cruz departmental police told the press that "security
is guaranteed for the Independence Day celebrations."
Prefect Ruben Costas has announced he plans to attend the
parade but will leave if "Santa Cruz' dignity is attacked."
The Santa Cruz Civic Committee met until 1 a.m. on August 3
and agreed it will not participate in the parade as the
committee considers it "an offense to Santa Cruz." End
summary.
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COMMENT
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2. (C) Embassy La Paz has issued a Warden Message
recommending that American Citizens exercise caution and stay
away from the parade sites. End Comment.
GOLDBERG