At the “WorldSkills Americas 2025” vocational championships in Santiago de Chile, young professional talents from Bolivia achieved considerable success. They won silver and bronze in the fields of technical irrigation systems and construction.
The international vocational training competition took place from November 5 to 8, 2025. Around 400 young professionals from 12 countries competed against each other in 25 professional fields. The aim of WorldSkills Americas is to promote the quality of vocational training and make young talent visible at regional level.
Bolivia’s participation was made possible by the Liechtenstein Development Service in cooperation with the partner organization FAUTAPO. FAUTAPO has been a member of WorldSkills Americas since 2010 and is the only official Bolivian representative in the network.
Silver medal in technical irrigation
The silver medal in technical irrigation systems was won by: Nolberto Palacios Ortega and David Anagua Falón. Both were trained as part of a training project supported by the LED in collaboration with FAUTAPO. The focus of their training is on the planning, installation and maintenance of modern irrigation systems. These skills are particularly important for agricultural development in Bolivia.
This is the second time in a row that Bolivia has achieved a podium finish in the technical irrigation category.
Bronze medal in construction
David Mamani Vela took home a bronze medal. He completed his training at a higher technical college supported by the LED. His discipline requires precise work, sound technical knowledge and a high level of resilience in a competitive environment.
Impact beyond the competition
Participation in WorldSkills Americas not only strengthens the individual skills of the participants, but also supports the further development of vocational education and training in Bolivia. This participation in international competitions promotes orientation towards international training standards, the exchange of experience and the further development of the entire vocational training system.
For the LED, this success is a visible result of long-term investment in technical vocational training in Bolivia and trusting cooperation with local partners.
