Rodrigo Paz

Rodrigo Paz is the current centrist President of Bolivia, inaugurated in November 2025, ending 20 years of socialist rule. He is newsworthy due to a significant shift in Bolivian foreign policy, marked by the restoration of diplomatic ties with the United States and renewed cooperation with the DEA after nearly two decades. This shift is highlighted by the recent capture of alleged Uruguayan drug kingpin Sebastian Marset in Bolivia, who was wanted by the US. Paz's administration also arrested former President Luis Arce on corruption charges. His actions occur amidst political instability, including the unexplained absence and reappearance of former President Evo Morales. Paz's presidency is significant as it signals a potential change in Bolivia's political and international alignment.