| Bolivia at the 1995 Pan American Games | |
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| IOC code | BOL |
| NOC | Comité Olímpico Boliviano |
| Website | web |
| in Mar del Plata 11–26 March 1995 | |
| Medals Ranked 31st |
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| Pan American Games appearances (overview) | |
The 12th Pan American Games were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 11 to March 26, 1995. [1]
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