Bolivia
Bolivia’s Anez will struggle with authoritarian image
The interim president’s perceived desperation to extend her time in office may become the very thing that cuts it short
BoliviaGas price crash will compound Bolivia’s economic woes
The COVID-19 crisis has brought Bolivia’s economy to a standstill and will severely impact its gas exports
BoliviaPandemic prompts narcotics shifts in Latin America
Drug suppliers and consumers are innovating to evade COVID-19-related limitations on movement of people and goods
Latin AmericaBolivia election suspension will be tolerated for now
Bolivians will tolerate the suspension of elections, but preventing economic activity will be difficult
BoliviaBolivia’s MAS has a chance of returning to power
The MAS is polling well, but doubts over observer impartiality may renew tensions as elections draw near
BoliviaDoubts about fairness will dog Bolivian election
After October’s contested election, Bolivia is gearing up for a fresh vote, but doubts about fairness remain
BoliviaBolivia’s lenders face bad loans and thin profits
Deposits contracted in November while loan growth slowed sharply as a result of the political crisis
BoliviaBolivia economic challenges and liberalisation likely
Both long- and short-term challenges look to have hit growth last year, and will weigh on this year’s too
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