Identifier
Created
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09LAPAZ695
2009-05-12 19:51:00
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Embassy La Paz
Cable title:
POSITIVE TARIJA EVENTS: BOOKS, OREGANO, BASEBALL
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UNCLAS LA PAZ 000695
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PGOV BL EAID OEXC OPRC EAGR
SUBJECT: POSITIVE TARIJA EVENTS: BOOKS, OREGANO, BASEBALL
UNCLAS LA PAZ 000695
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PGOV BL EAID OEXC OPRC EAGR
SUBJECT: POSITIVE TARIJA EVENTS: BOOKS, OREGANO, BASEBALL
1. Building on the positive relationship enjoyed between the
Embassy and the southern, gas-producing Department (state) of
Tarija, the A/DCM traveled to the region May 7-8 to host a
variety of events. A PAS book donation was attended by the
mayor of Tarija, Oscar Montes and well over 100 red, white,
and blue wielding students. It was the second such donation
in Tarija and a third local library is set to receive books
later this year. The books have been a tremendous success
and the librarians present testified to the high demand among
the local children and youth for more materials.
2. At a lunch with ten prominent local businessmen, the
A/DCM listened to the litany of difficulties they faced in an
opposition state during the tenure of the Morales
Administration. While optimism was scarce, there was a
strong sense of commitment to Bolivia and a willingness to
work through these difficult times.
3. Following the lunch, USAID hosted a product fair at the
site of an oregano processing plant. Oregano production has
enjoyed great success in the region, with growing exports to
Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina and reportedly insatiable
demand. The crop is ideal for small producers and USAID
technical assistance helped develop effective methods of
growing, drying, separating, and exporting the oregano. In
addition, Embassy officials enjoyed a sampling of other
Tarija production: berries, wine, cheese, and even Spanish
style ham. Many of these now iconic Tarija products had
previously received support from USAID. To finish the day,
former area Fulbright scholars held a reception attended by
the Prefect (governor) Mario Cossio (Septel) and university
officials.
4. The following day, the Embassy played a baseball game
against the Municipal Baseball Association all-stars. In
August 2008, the Milgroup donated equipment to the league and
an Embassy team was organized to open the 2009 season against
the all-star team of 15 to 18 year olds. After three innings
of softball and three innings of baseball, the Tarija
all-stars walked away with a hard fought 9-8 victory. The
event was part of the Embassy's Three Sports, Two Nations,
One Healthy Life campaign (Septel). Hamburgers and event
t-shirts were shared with the approximately 150 attending
parents and children. The event was covered by local press
and, at least in its capital city, the USG remains popular in
Tarija.
URS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PGOV BL EAID OEXC OPRC EAGR
SUBJECT: POSITIVE TARIJA EVENTS: BOOKS, OREGANO, BASEBALL
1. Building on the positive relationship enjoyed between the
Embassy and the southern, gas-producing Department (state) of
Tarija, the A/DCM traveled to the region May 7-8 to host a
variety of events. A PAS book donation was attended by the
mayor of Tarija, Oscar Montes and well over 100 red, white,
and blue wielding students. It was the second such donation
in Tarija and a third local library is set to receive books
later this year. The books have been a tremendous success
and the librarians present testified to the high demand among
the local children and youth for more materials.
2. At a lunch with ten prominent local businessmen, the
A/DCM listened to the litany of difficulties they faced in an
opposition state during the tenure of the Morales
Administration. While optimism was scarce, there was a
strong sense of commitment to Bolivia and a willingness to
work through these difficult times.
3. Following the lunch, USAID hosted a product fair at the
site of an oregano processing plant. Oregano production has
enjoyed great success in the region, with growing exports to
Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina and reportedly insatiable
demand. The crop is ideal for small producers and USAID
technical assistance helped develop effective methods of
growing, drying, separating, and exporting the oregano. In
addition, Embassy officials enjoyed a sampling of other
Tarija production: berries, wine, cheese, and even Spanish
style ham. Many of these now iconic Tarija products had
previously received support from USAID. To finish the day,
former area Fulbright scholars held a reception attended by
the Prefect (governor) Mario Cossio (Septel) and university
officials.
4. The following day, the Embassy played a baseball game
against the Municipal Baseball Association all-stars. In
August 2008, the Milgroup donated equipment to the league and
an Embassy team was organized to open the 2009 season against
the all-star team of 15 to 18 year olds. After three innings
of softball and three innings of baseball, the Tarija
all-stars walked away with a hard fought 9-8 victory. The
event was part of the Embassy's Three Sports, Two Nations,
One Healthy Life campaign (Septel). Hamburgers and event
t-shirts were shared with the approximately 150 attending
parents and children. The event was covered by local press
and, at least in its capital city, the USG remains popular in
Tarija.
URS