Government Accountability

Bolivia’s Left-Wing Fragmentation Endangers National Sovereignty Ahead of Crucial Elections

By Economics Desk | July 18, 2025

As Bolivia’s socialist factions fracture just weeks before the August elections, President Arce’s call for a unified leftist block highlights deep internal divisions that could empower right-wing opponents, threatening regional stability and U.S. interests.

In a political landscape rife with fractures, Bolivia’s President Luis Arce has called on all left-wing parties to unite into a single popular bloc ahead of the August 17 general elections. This plea aims to confront the rising momentum of right-wing candidates. However, this initiative exposes fundamental weaknesses within Bolivia’s socialist movement—divisions that could jeopardize national sovereignty and inadvertently bolster forces hostile to stable governance.Why Does Bolivia's Left Risk Defeat Through Disunity?President Arce’s attempt to consolidate the left reflects his recognition of the threat posed by divided opposition in a nation facing significant challenges. The officialist Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS)...

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