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Bolivia's New President Shifts Focus to U.S. Ties

12/14/2025

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Rodrigo Paz, Bolivia's newly elected president, signals a shift toward United States ties and away from China and Venezuela.
Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo says Bolivia seeks a long-term partnership with the United States based on democratic values and aims to attract United States investment in lithium mining to reduce China's influence.
Aramayo cites concerns about transnational criminal organizations undermining institutions.
Bolivia supports a democratic transition in Venezuela with regional partners.

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Rodrigo Paz, Bolivia's newly elected president, signals a shift toward United States ties and away from China and Venezuela.
Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo says Bolivia seeks a long-term partnership with the United States based on democratic values and aims to attract United States investment in lithium mining to reduce China's influence.
Aramayo cites concerns about transnational criminal organizations undermining institutions.
Bolivia supports a democratic transition in Venezuela with regional partners.