Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Bolivia's Rodrigo Paz Wins Presidency, Ending Leftist Rule
Bolivia has a new president, Rodrigo Paz, after voters chose him over the previous leaders.
This ends a long period where the left-leaning political party, Movement for Socialism (MAS), was in charge.
The previous government faced troubles with money, like high prices and a lack of cash.
Bolivia has important resources like lithium, which countries like China and Russia want.
Paz may work more closely with the US.
The main goal for the new president is to fix the economy.
Rodrigo Paz's victory signals the end of two decades of leftist rule in Bolivia.
Paz defeated former right-wing president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga in the run-off.
The Movement for Socialism (MAS) party of Evo Morales was eliminated in the first round.
Bolivia faces economic challenges, including high inflation and dwindling dollar reserves.
Bolivia's lithium reserves are of significant interest to countries like China and Russia.
- Who
- Rodrigo Paz (President-elect), Bolivian voters
- What
- Paz's victory, ending two decades of leftist rule in Bolivia.
- When
- Sunday's presidential run-off; Election in August
- Where
- Bolivia
- Why
- Voters repudiated two decades of leftist rule, seeking a new direction for Bolivia's politics and economy.
- President-elect
- Rodrigo Paz
- Political Shift
- End of two decades of leftist dominance
- Previous Dominant Party
- Movement for Socialism (MAS)
- Outgoing President
- Luis Arce
- Economic Challenges
- 17% inflation, dwindling dollar reserves
- Resource of Interest
- Lithium reserves