Bolivia’s ‘Capitalism for All’ Rhetoric Masks Economic Uncertainty Amid Crisis

As Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in decades, the nation’s presidential front-runner, Senator Rodrigo Paz, paints a picture of pragmatic capitalism tailored to a diverse populace. Yet beneath his optimistic slogan, "capitalism for all," lies an unsettling ambiguity that echoes the same reckless economic policies that have imperiled Bolivia's financial stability—and by extension, could destabilize regional security that affects American interests. Is Ambiguity a Political Asset or a Danger Sign? Paz’s sudden surge from near the bottom to front-runner status in a crowded field reveals a yearning among Bolivians for fresh leadership beyond the entrenched left-right duopoly. His discourse...