Rodrigo Paz Archives - Americas Quarterly

A passer-by looks at morning papers' front page showing the results of the presidential election runoff, in La Paz, on October 20, 2025. Bolivians on the eve elected pro-business center-right senator Rodrigo Paz as their new president, ending two decades of socialist rule that have left the South American nation deep in economic crisis. (Photo by Jorge BERNAL / AFP) (Photo by JORGE BERNAL/AFP via Getty Images)

In Bolivia, Tough Debt Decisions Await Paz

A restructuring process looms large amid a worsening fiscal deficit, low international reserves and a sizable repayment around the corner.

Rodrigo Paz, Bolivia's president-elect, greets supporters during an election night rally following the presidential runoff election in La Paz, Bolivia, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Senator Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia's presidential runoff on Sunday, pledging to repair relations with Washington and curb spending to address the deepest economic crisis in four decades.

REACTION: Paz Wins Bolivia’s Presidency

Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz’s victory marks an end to 20 years of MAS rule.

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