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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade

President Rodrigo Paz replaces cabinet ministers and eliminates two government departments

President Rodrigo Paz has replaced his Foreign Minister and Minister of the Presidency while eliminating two government ministries. These changes occur amid internal political tensions as the administration prepares to announce a package of economic reforms.

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Why It Matters

The restructuring of the executive branch signals a shift in government leadership and policy direction during a period of significant economic instability in Bolivia.

Key Facts

  • President Rodrigo Paz replaced the Foreign Minister.
  • President Rodrigo Paz replaced the Minister of the Presidency.
  • Two government ministries were eliminated.
  • The changes were announced on Monday.
  • The administration is currently facing internal political tensions with a primary ally.
  • The government is preparing to announce a package of economic reforms to address a national economic crisis.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUnidad Nacional“Political party, former government ally”personSamuel Doria Medina“Leader of Unidad Nacional party”personJosé Luis Lupo“Former Minister of the Presidency, now Ambassador to the OAS”personHéctor Huanca“New Foreign Minister”personFernando Aramayo“Former Foreign Minister, now Minister of the Presidency”organizationFMI“International Monetary Fund, provider of $1.9 billion in credit”locationBolivia“Country facing economic crisis”other53“Number of days of road blockades”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”personRodrigo Paz“President of Bolivia”other40“Years since the country faced a crisis of this magnitude”