15/06/2026 21:38 - Politica
Aeropuerto internacional de La Paz con zona de controles migratorios, funcionarios revisando documentos, señales en español, ambiente oficial y diplomático con personas esperando.
On June 15, 2026, Bolivia refused entry to a delegation of Argentine politicians and union representatives who arrived at La Paz International Airport as part of a self-proclaimed "Human Rights International Humanitarian Mission."
Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno explained that Bolivian migration authorities identified inconsistencies between the declared purpose of the visit and the activities the group had publicly announced. The Bolivian government exercised its sovereign right to deny entry.
The group consisted of 17 individuals, including national and local lawmakers along with union leaders:
| Name | Role | Political Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Marino | National Deputy | Unión por la Patria (main opposition coalition) |
| Alejandra Barry | Buenos Aires City Legislator | Frente de Izquierda (Left Front coalition) |
| Ailen Beraldo | Union Leader | Labor movement |
| Germán Martínez | National Deputy | Unión por la Patria |
Note: Unión por la Patria is Argentina's principal opposition coalition, while the Frente de Izquierda is a leftist political front.
The Argentine Foreign Ministry emphasized that nations have "sovereign authority to regulate the entry, stay, and departure of foreign persons from their territory."
The Argentine Embassy in Bolivia, together with Consulates General in La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, activated consular assistance mechanisms and maintained contact with relevant authorities.
Bolivian Senator Tomasa Yarhui demanded the expulsion of the Argentine activists, stating the Bolivian Foreign Ministry should reject any foreign interference in internal affairs.
Bolivian Deputy Alejandro Reyes (Unidad party) claimed the group's arrival evidenced "international coordination to favor the return of authoritarian regimes" and called for an investigation into who financed their travel expenses.
Bolivia has been experiencing weeks of protests against the government of Rodrigo Paz. The Argentine delegation intended to conduct a fact-finding mission on human rights conditions and meet with victims of the demonstrations.
Buenos Aires legislator Alejandra Barry recorded a video from La Paz Airport stating that authorities confiscated their documents and refused them entry without explanation. She added that officials wanted to take them to an "inadmissible persons" room, which they refused.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Incident | June 15, 2026 |
| Location | La Paz International Airport, Bolivia |
| Group Size | 17 legislators and union representatives |
| Reason for Denial | Migration documentation inconsistencies |
| Outcome | Deportation and return to Argentina |
| Source | Imago News Agency |
Alfredo S. Quiroga
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