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Bolivia's Political Turmoil: $70M Fueling Right-Wing Instability

8/29/2025

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Bolivia's MAS party encountered U.S. opposition, with $70 million funding to right-wing groups from 2013-2018, fueling political instability and the 2019 coup against Evo Morales.
Although poverty decreased under Morales, existing capitalist structures hindered significant change.
Luis Arce faced economic decline after the coup and pandemic, causing high inflation and legislative paralysis.
Protests against the coup escalated, resulting in over 40 deaths, yet ongoing crises persisted after Arce's election.

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Story summary

Bolivia's MAS party encountered U.S. opposition, with $70 million funding to right-wing groups from 2013-2018, fueling political instability and the 2019 coup against Evo Morales.
Although poverty decreased under Morales, existing capitalist structures hindered significant change.
Luis Arce faced economic decline after the coup and pandemic, causing high inflation and legislative paralysis.
Protests against the coup escalated, resulting in over 40 deaths, yet ongoing crises persisted after Arce's election.