COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Rabies Alert (Updated)
May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.
Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Warning: Increase in robberies involving tandem motorbikes
July 24, 2025, 11:35 p.m.
The number of robberies involving tandem motorbikes has been increasing in Santa Cruz City, especially in the suburbs of PLAN 3000, PAMPA DE LA ISLA, 1ro DE MAYO, and PLAN 4000.
These robbers act in pairs, with one getting off his bike to carry out the robbery, then getting back on his bike and quickly making a getaway. A recent trend is that the methods of the crimes have become more violent, and if the victim resists, they may be assaulted with punches, kicks, or other weapons. In some cases, the perpetrators may even be armed.
In addition, the number of crimes occurring during the day, not just at night, is on the rise, and many of the victims are women and students.
Additionally, on the night of the 23rd, a money changer at Mutualista Market (on the north side of the 3rd Ring Road) was robbed by a motorbike and shot to death.
As the methods of crime become more violent, police are urging people to "never resist if they are victimized."
Therefore, when traveling within the city, especially to areas where damage is frequent, please avoid walking as much as possible, and if it is unavoidable, please be aware of your surroundings and, if you are a victim, please do not resist under any circumstances.
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Consular Office of Japan in Santa Cruz
Calle Saavedra No.314, Esq.Calle Cochabamba,
Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Tel: +591-3335-1268, 3333-1329
Fax: +591-3335-1022
e-mail: consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp
[Warning] Theft by fake police officer occurs
July 24, 2025, 8 a.m.
1) In July of this year, a Japanese national was robbed by a fake police officer at the Killi Killi Observatory, a tourist spot in the city of La Paz.
2) A woman claiming to be Peruvian asked him to take a commemorative photo. While he was taking the photo, a man claiming to be a police officer appeared and demanded to question her about the possession of drugs. When the Peruvian woman complied, he searched her bag and stole her wallet and other items.
3) In Bolivia, in order to prevent misconduct by police officers, internal regulations stipulate that interrogations, including baggage searches, must be conducted within the police station unless the suspect is caught in the act of committing a crime. Regular police officers will not request voluntary interrogations outdoors, such as on the street, or in a vehicle. Since people who have been staying in Bolivia for a long time are aware of this rule, theft cases committed by fake police officers target travelers, and are also characterized by the presence of collaborators who claim to be foreign nationals.
4) If a suspicious person claiming to be a police officer requests questioning, including a baggage inspection on the street, etc., if there is a uniformed police officer nearby, ask that officer for help. If there is no uniformed police officer nearby, ask that officer to accompany you to the police station and question you there. Regular police officers will also accompany you to the police station in a patrol car. In the past, there have been cases where fake police officers have led travelers into taxis or regular vehicles and detained them. Please be careful.
(Example reply in Japanese) If you want to be questioned, let's go to the police station together.
(Western) Si usted quiere interrogarme, vamos a la estacion de policia conmigo.
(Sí uste quiere interégalme, vamos a la estación de policia conmigo.)
*Reference: "Safety Guide" on the website of the Embassy of Japan in Libya
https://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100876451.pdf
○Embassy of Japan in Bolivia Address: Calle Rosendo Gutierrez No. 497, esq. Sanchez Lima, La Paz, Bolivia (PO Box 2725)
Phone: (591-2) 241-9110~3
FAX : (591-2) 241-1919
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: consul.lpz@lz.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
○Consular Office in Santa Cruz Address: Calle Saavedra No. 314, Esq. Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (PO Box 543)
Phone: (591-3) 333-1329
FAX : (591-3) 335-1022
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/santacruz.html
Email：consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp
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