Queen Letizia’s plans to visit Bolivia will have to wait. The Spanish royal’s anticipated cooperation trip has been removed from her 2026 calendar following an earlier postponement, with security concerns in the South American country and Spain’s upcoming general election preventing the visit from going ahead.
According to reporting by El País, the decision was made jointly by the Spanish Royal Household and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation.
© Carlos AlvarezThe visit was originally planned for June before protests, violence and instability prompted officials to push it back until after the summer. Now, the trip has been called off for the remainder of the year.
The change means Letizia will miss an opportunity to meet the people behind Spanish-supported development projects in Bolivia, a central focus of her international cooperation visits.
Why Queen Letizia’s trip was canceled
Security remains a major obstacle. Reports indicate that conditions in Bolivia have prevented officials from moving forward with the royal visit, while Spain’s early general election, scheduled for November 29, has further complicated the calendar.
© Carlos AlvarezThe political timing also brings the monarchy’s neutrality into focus. El País reports that palace officials wanted to avoid an overseas visit becoming a subject of political debate during the election campaign. An alternative destination was considered, but the early election ultimately ruled out another cooperation trip before the end of 2026.
Could the visit happen in 2027?
There is still hope that Bolivia will return to the queen’s agenda. According to the reporting, palace sources are looking toward the first half of 2027, although no replacement date has been confirmed.
© Carlos AlvarezAny future visit would depend on conditions in Bolivia and the cooperation priorities of the Spanish government formed after the election. Letizia also reportedly discussed the trip with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, which concluded on November 5.
A meaningful part of her royal work
These visits offer a closer look at Letizia’s work supporting international development. Wearing the red vest associated with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, known as AECID, she meets aid workers, visits projects and speaks with the communities they serve.
© Carlos AlvarezHer most recent cooperation trip took her to Cabo Verde from March 24 to 27, 2025. The Royal Household’s official account identified three main priorities. Combating gender-based violence, supporting inclusive development and promoting the sustainable use of marine resources.
Her itinerary included meetings with women learning vocational skills and visits to community initiatives. Bolivia was set to become the next destination in that continuing commitment. For now, the visit remains on hold.
