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REACTION: Bolivia’s Failed Coup Attempt and What It Means
The army’s commander, Juan José Zúñiga, tried to seize power before backing down.
![Bolivia's President Luis Arce greets supporters upon his arrival at the 10th congress of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party in El Alto, Bolivia, on May 3, 2024.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Luis-Arce-Congress-300x193.jpg)
In Bolivia, an “Intense” Battle Between Arce and Morales
The struggle between President Arce and Evo Morales for control of the MAS party is consuming national politics and jeopardizing the economy.
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Latin America’s Lithium Sands Are Shifting
Argentina and Bolivia hope to surpass Chile as a long-awaited lithium boom gains speed.
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AQ Podcast | Bolivia: The Return of Evo Morales?
The longtime president wants to run again in 2025. What does it mean for the Andean nation?
![Bolivian Finance and Economy Minister Marcelo Montenegro is facing a dollar shortage and a potential economic crisis.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Marcelo-Montenegro-300x200.jpg)
Bolivia’s Faded Star
Finance Minister Marcelo Montenegro received accolades for an impressive pandemic recovery, but his recent missteps may have exacerbated Bolivia’s crisis of uncertainty.
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The Intergenerational Heartbreak of Bolivia’s Urbanization
Alejandro Loayza Grisi’s “Utama” looks at the human side of environmental crisis in the Bolivian highlands.
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The “Bolivian Schindler” Who Saved Thousands of Jews—Then Faced Imprisonment
A new book details how mining titan Moritz “Mauricio” Hochschild helped Jews escape the Nazis in Bolivia, only to be scapegoated himself.
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Is Bolivia the Next Nicaragua?
The arrest of opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho has set off protests and raised worries about the political process in the country.
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A Young Mayor Rides Bolivia’s Political Shake-up
Eva Copa’s rise reflects a diversifying political landscape that has both the MAS and the right wing on their back feet.
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A Clash Over a Census Reflects a Bolivia in Flux
As Bolivia’s political and economic capitals face off again, eastward migration is changing the country’s politics.
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A New Reality for the MAS in Bolivia
Once hegemonic, the ruling party is now merely dominant. Here’s what that means for the country’s politics.
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Bolivia Fails to Turn the Page
After years of crisis and acrimony, Luis Arce’s government disappoints those hoping for a fresh start.
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Luis Arce’s Broken Promise in Bolivia
The arrest of his predecessor on terrorism charges is the latest step by Arce’s government to set off alarms.
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AQ Podcast: Bolivia: Surprising Reasons for Optimism
A month into his presidency, Luis Arce is proving more moderate than some expected.
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Will Luis Arce Rebuild Bolivia’s Broken Judiciary?
Bolivia’s new president should resist the temptation to politicize the justice system.