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Bolivia's 2025 Elections and U.S. Relations
Bolivia’s 2025 elections brought Rodrigo Paz of the center-right PDC to the presidency, signaling a shift away from the MAS era led by Evo Morales. Paz aims to reorient policy to improve deteriorating economic conditions and reset U.S.-Bolivia relations, while pursuing a more open foreign policy. MAS-era ties with China, Russia, Venezuela, Iran, and BRICS have whetted expectations for continued multipolar engagement, though Paz seeks to balance relations with the United State
2026-05-24Bolivia Protests Demand Evo Morales' Return
- Protests sweeping Bolivia have paralyzed La Paz, fueling a deep political crisis just six months into center-right President Rodrigo Paz’s tenure. - Paz’s austerity measures, including ending a 20-year fuel subsidy and allowing adulterated imported fuel, have sparked widespread disruptions and fuel shortages, prompting calls for his resignation. - The unrest has reinvigorated demands for former President Evo Morales to return; Morales is facing legal charges and is reported
2026-05-24Bolivia Seeks Closer US Ties Amid China
Bolivia is aiming to restore full diplomatic ties with the United States after an 18-year break, under President Rodrigo Paz and Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo. Key points: - Bolivia and the U.S. are working to reinstate ambassadors and normalize relations as soon as possible, with high-level talks (Aramayo met Secretary of State Marco Rubio). - Bolivia supports the return of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to aid in fighting cocaine production. - The Paz governm
2026-05-24What's behind the social unrest in Bolivia?
Bolivia is experiencing broad social unrest under President Luis Arce’s successor, pro-business conservative Luis Paz, who took power after two decades of socialist rule. Key points relevant to foreign policy, politics, diplomacy, elections, economy, and security: - Domestic challenges: Paz’s push to end economic crisis included scrapping two-decade fuel subsidies, which depleted reserves and caused fuel shortages, price spikes, and “dirty fuel” problems that angered transpo
2026-05-24Bolivia's Capitalism for All Faces Backlash
Summary: - Bolivia’s political shift after August 2025 brought a right-leaning, technocratic government under Paz Pereira, moving away from the Movement for Socialism (Mas) and dominating Congress. - The administration pursues a neoliberal, “capitalism for all” project aimed at attracting foreign investment, with an emphasis on reducing the state and expanding private sector roles. - Decree 5503 signaled sweeping reforms across subsidies, taxes, emergency powers, and resource
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