Bolivia’s New Leadership Seeks Reset with Ecuador Amid Regional Shifts

The recent meeting between Bolivia’s newly sworn-in President Rodrigo Paz and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa marks more than a friendly handshake—it signals a crucial pivot in South America’s diplomatic landscape that directly echoes America First principles of sovereign cooperation and strategic alliances. Why Does This Diplomatic Reset Matter for U.S. Interests? For years under former Bolivian leader Luis Arce, Bolivia drifted away from partnerships aligned with democratic values, choosing instead to cozy up to socialist regimes such as Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. This ideological tilt complicated regional stability and challenged the sovereignty of neighboring nations, inadvertently creating vacuums exploited by...