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Rodrigo Paz

Person · Head_of_state · Bolivia · 72 dispatches indexed · last seen May 12, 2026
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Geopolitical Economics
Bolivia evaluates return to global bond market after four-year pause

Bolivia is re-entering the global bond market after four years, with its market-friendly government contracting Deutsche Bank and Santander to gauge investor interest in a dollar-denominated bond offering, capitalizing on improved credit spreads and recent debt payment compliance.

Perfil · May 5
Geopolitical Politics
Donroe Doctrine is becoming everything China feared

The State Department condemned China's detention of Panama-flagged vessels as politicization, joining five regional allies including Bolivia-which seeks Western lithium investment and Panama Canal access-to counter Chinese logistics dominance in Latin America.

Asia Times · May 2
Geopolitical Politics
The New Litmus Test for Sovereign Governance: ISDS Arbitration

Venezuela's April 9 mining law mandates investor-state dispute settlement arbitration, surrendering sovereign authority to transnational corporations and marking a major defeat for resource nationalism across the Andean region amid U.S. pressure.

North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) · Apr 27
International Relations
Carlos Fernández-Vega: México SA

Latin American leaders gather in Barcelona to defend democracy against right-wing agents and US influence.

La Jornada · Apr 20
Geopolitical Economics
Bolivia Returns to International Markets with Five-Year Dollar Bond Issue

Bolivia returned to international capital markets after four years, issuing a five-year dollar bond at approximately nine percent yield, marking President Rodrigo Paz's market-friendly reforms and improved creditworthiness amid economic stabilization efforts.

Perfil · 6d ago
Geopolitical Economics
The Donroe Doctrine: Making LatAm an Investor’s Paradise

The Trump administration pressures Latin American governments into arbitration courts empowering multinationals to sue states over nationalization or wage increases, exemplified by Venezuela's new mining law mandating investor-state dispute settlement, undermining regional economic sovereignty.

Jacobin · May 3
Geopolitical Politics
Bolivia Charts New Diplomatic Course With Chile And India

Bolivia's new president Rodrigo Paz signals regional rapprochement with Chile, aiming to strengthen ties for economic development, particularly through lithium resources, marking a significant shift in South American diplomatic relations and potential global market influence.

Evrim Agaci · Nov 20
Geopolitical Politics
Protest in Latin America against conservative government labor policies

Thousands across Latin America protested conservative governments on May 2, 2026, demanding labor security and healthcare. Chile, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Bolivia saw demonstrations against reduced spending, regressive policies, mass unemployment, and inadequate wages under right-wing leaders.

La Jornada · May 2
Other
Good Friday across Latin America brings faith into the streets

Thousands of Catholic devotees across Latin America commemorated Good Friday through processions and crucifixion reenactments, with Ecuador's Quito drawing over 150,000 faithful, reflecting Catholicism's enduring regional prominence despite declining adherence.

Washington Times · Apr 4
Other
Bolivia Probes International Fuel Theft Ring

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz denounced an international ring stealing and adulterating fuel. The scheme originated under YPFB's previous management. Investigation detected operations in Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay.

MercoPress · Apr 1