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Rodrigo Paz’s Overhaul of Bolivia
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- Feb 12, 2026
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Summary
When Rodrigo Paz was inaugurated in early November 2025, he vowed to implement “capitalism for all.” He inherited an economy in rough shape after 20 years of rule by the MAS party: Inflation was above 20%, foreign currency reserves were nearly exhausted, and fuel lines stretched for blocks. In many ways, Bolivia was also isolated in its relationships abroad, aligned more with Russia and Venezuela than with its South American neighbors or the United States. Now, almost 100 days into his new go...