Rodrigo Paz Pereira

Rodrigo Paz Pereira is the current center-right president of Bolivia, having recently taken office six months ago. His presidency marks an end to nearly two decades of rule by the leftwing Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas) party. Paz Pereira is currently newsworthy due to significant protests that have been ongoing for over a week, causing widespread road blockages and turning the capital, La Paz, into a site of conflict between demonstrators and police. These events are occurring amidst warnings from the United States about a potential "coup d'état" in the country. The turbulent situation highlights the challenges facing Paz Pereira's administration as it navigates a period of political instability shortly after assuming power.