What to know about Rodrigo Paz, who shot from obscurity to Bolivia’s presidency
Summary
Rodrigo Paz, a former Bolivian senator, unexpectedly won Bolivia's presidential election. He beat a more well-known opponent to become the country's first conservative president in 20 years. Paz will take office on November 8th and faces the challenge of rebuilding an economy struggling with shortages and financial problems.Key Facts
- Rodrigo Paz is Bolivia's new president and will start his term on November 8th.
- He is the first conservative to win the presidency in Bolivia in two decades.
- Paz defeated former President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga in the election.
- The Bolivian economy is in crisis, with issues like a shortage of U.S. dollars and fuel.
- Paz plans to introduce economic reforms more gradually compared to his opponent's quicker approach.
- His father, Jaime Paz Zamora, was also a former president of Bolivia.
- Despite winning the presidency, Paz's party did not win strong support in his home region, Tarija.
- Paz started his political career in a leftist party but is now known for conservative, business-friendly policies.
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