At the beginning of 2015, Bolivia proposed a plan for the full reestablishment of relations with the United States. This means the return of ambassadors and the implementation of a political agenda in accordance with the canons of modern diplomacy. As anticipated by Chancellor David Choquehuanca, the way forward is a meeting at “the highest level,” that is, a meeting between President Evo Morales and his colleague Barack Obama.
For the presidents to meet, diplomatic agents on both sides will have to take various initial steps and lobbying actions. One of the first signs in this process has been the designation of Tom Malinowski, assistant secretary of state for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, as Obama’s representative for the swearing-in of President Evo Morales — Jan. 21 and 22. The emissary, who has the rank of deputy foreign minister, will have a message for Morales. That is expected.
The diplomatic authority will lead a delegation, which will include Alejandra Castillo, the national director of the Minority Business Development Agency. This is apparently a sign showing the practical path to the new, bilateral agenda of La Paz and Washington.
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