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Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia’s new president, ending 20 years of one-party rule

On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia's president in La Paz, ending nearly 20 years of Movement Toward Socialism party one-party rule.
The Movement Toward Socialism's two-decade policies left the Bolivian economy in shambles, blamed for collapsed statist models, sputtering gas exports, fuel shortages, and U.S. dollar scarcity amid inflation over 20 percent.
At his swearing-in, delegations from more than 70 countries attended, and President Rodrigo Paz said `We haven't been handed a throne, but a task`.
After his Oct. 20 victory, Paz's government announced cooperation with international security agencies, including the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and secured a $ 3.100 m loan from the Andean Development Corporation.
If he acts too slowly, Rodrigo Paz risks losing political capital amid social pressure and protests while managing costly fuel subsidies .

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Los Angeles Times

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Conservative Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia's new president, ending 20 years of one-party rule

Rodrigo Paz has been sworn in as Bolivia’s new president, marking a shift after nearly 20 years of one-party rule.

5 hours ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Inquirer

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Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia's new president

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Conservative politician Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president on Saturday, ushering in a new era for the Andean nation after nearly 20 years of one-party rule. Paz took the oath of office before lawmakers and foreign leaders, raising his right hand before a Bible and a cross. “God, country, and family, I do swear,” he said before receiving the presidential sash and medals. The inauguration of Paz, 58, has generate…

6 hours ago·Manila, Philippines

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EFE

Center

Bolivia opens new political era as Rodrigo Paz takes office, promising economic overhaul

Centrist politician Rodrigo Paz Pereira was sworn in on Saturday as Bolivia’s new president for a five-year term.

9 hours ago

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Deutsche Welle

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Bolivia: New president Paz vows free market reforms

Conservative Rodrigo Paz promised "capitalism for all" as he took office after nearly 20 years of one-party rule. Bolivia's worst economic crisis in four decades has sparked dollar and fuel shortages.

11 hours ago·Bonn, Germany

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Tagesschau

Center

Reformer Paz Sworn in as the New President of Bolivia

In Bolivia, an almost 20-year era of left-wing governments has come to an end: Rodrigo Paz, a moderate reformer, has been sworn in as president. The challenges in the crisis-ridden country are significant.

12 hours ago·Hamburg, Germany

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