The Economy of Bolivia
Politics, Protest and Uncertainty
Political polarisation, protests and legal battles complicate economic policy, and the country faced a crisis in 2019 and shortages in the 2020s.
Economics and politics intertwine.
2019
A disputed election led to Morales’ resignation and unrest.
Return
The MAS returned to power in 2020 under Luis Arce.
2025 elections
Voters chose new leaders promising economic changes, though details of policy remain to be seen.
Challenge
Restoring dollar supply, reforming subsidies and reviving gas output.
A blockade
Protesters block roads to press demands, halting trade for days.
Assuming economic problems have purely technical fixes
Politics matters.
Key takeaways
- The 2019 crisis was disruptive.
- MAS returned in 2020.
- New leaders came in 2025.
- Reform is politically hard.
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