Bolivian Colorados Regiment

Emblem of the Colorados Regiment
Bolivian Colorados regiment during a parade in the city of Sucre, Bolivia.

The 1st Regiment of Foot Infantry "Bolivian Colorados" National Presidential Escort Regiment (Regimiento 1ro. de Infanteria "Colorados de Bolivia") of the Bolivian Army, formerly the 39th Line Infantry Battalion "Colorados" is one of the Army's oldest and most prestigious infantry regiments.[1] It is headquartered in La Paz's Miraflores District, and is under the direct supervision of Bolivian Army headquarters.

Established in 1821, this regiment is mostly a ceremonial unit, being the escort security regiment of the President of Bolivia. This is the Bolivian Army's most represented unit, having a close connection with the Bolivian people, whatever their race, and has a contribution to national history.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Playmobil exhibit reviews Bolivian history as told by "klickies"".
  2. ^ Mazacotte, Alejandro (1983). Ensayo sobre la Guerra del Chaco. Asuncion (Paraguay): NAPA.
  3. ^ Querejazu Calvo, Roberto (1981). Masamaclay. Historia política, diplomática y militar de la guerra del Chaco. Cochabamba-La Paz (Bolivia): Los Amigos del Libro.