By Erbol: TO GOVERN FROM A DISTANCE Controversy over Decree 5515: between allegations of unconstitutionality and arguments of governability Paz and Lara are in conflict less than two months after taking office. Is it to sustain governability, or is it an authoritarian turn? A new debate has emerged in Bolivia’s political arena due to Supreme…
Day: January 1, 2026
Remote Rule, Tighter Reins | Gobierno remoto, riendas más cortas
By Erbol: REFORM OF FUNCTIONS Decree enables Paz to govern through technological means when traveling abroad and cuts back Lara’s margin of action The leaders are now politically distanced. Photo: VEP. The Government published Supreme Decree 5515, through which it modifies the operating structure of the Executive Branch and provides that the President may govern…
Bolivia 2026: Reforms Underway | Reformas en marcha
By Álvaro Rosales, Unitel: Bolivia welcomes 2026 with the challenge of consolidating economic reforms With the implementation of Decree 5503, the Government envisages reducing spending and the fiscal deficit, introducing changes in strategic sectors, and putting into operation a 50/50 revenue-sharing regime. File photo Bolivia begins the year 2026 with the challenge of consolidating the…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 