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Peru-Bolivia border cooperation and infrastructure
Overview
Peru and Bolivia have initiated several measures to enhance bilateral border cooperation and regional connectivity. In late August 2026, foreign ministers from both nations met to announce agreements aimed at facilitating trade and movement. Key developments included the planned activation of the Collpa (Tacna) – Thola Kollo (La Paz) border crossing and the launch of an electronic exchange system for phytosanitary certificates to streamline agricultural trade.
Authorities also moved toward establishing 24/7 operations at the Desaguadero Binational Border Care Center and improving interoperability between police, migration, and naval forces.
By early September 2026, focus shifted toward large-scale road infrastructure. Bolivia is paving a 51-kilometer stretch to connect La Paz to the Peruvian border, though progress on the Peruvian side remains stalled due to pending contract tenders. While Bolivia has reserved land for a new border control complex, Peru is prioritizing the formalization of a strategic control post in the Collpa zone.
Entities
Carlos Espá · Desaguadero · Héctor Huanca · Eraí Maggi · Peru
Timeline
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8 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesBolivia advances strategic highway projects with Peru and BrazilBolivia is progressing on key highway projects, including a connection to Peru and a new route to Brazil, amid concerns over regional connectivity delays and environmental risks to the Chiquitania forest.
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16 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesPeru and Bolivia announce new border cooperation agreementsPeruvian and Bolivian foreign ministers met in Desaguadero to announce new trade agreements, including digital phytosanitary certificates and the activation of the Collpa–Thola Kollo border crossing.
Sources
canaln.pe · cuscopost.pe · gestion.pe · news.mongabay.com · pachamamaradio.org