There is also a small Jewish community with a synagogue in La Paz, and a few Muslims with a mosque in the eastern city of Santa Cruz. Korean immigrants have their own church in La Paz. The majority of Korean, Chinese and Japanese immigrants have settled in the city of Santa Cruz where they have established communities. There are Buddhist and Shinto communities, as well as a considerable Baha'i community spread throughout the country. The Roman Catholic Church is weaker in the countryside than in the cities.
Many native superstitions continue to flourish.
However, the attempt to expel them failed when it was declared illegal by the Supreme Court. The Hari Krishnas occasionally appear and dispense information in downtown La Paz. It is compulsory for all children to attend religious instruction regardless of their faith. There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report. There were no reports of religious detainees or prisoners.