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Bolivia’s Vice President Breaks With Paz, Says He No Longer Serves in Government

The vice president says policies favor powerful interests, prompting his refusal to take part.

Ruptura en el binomio de Rodrigo Paz: vicepresidente de Bolivia aseguró que ya no forma parte del Gobierno a menos de un mes de gestión
Bolivia's presidential candidate for the Christian Democratic Party (PDC), Rodrigo Paz (R), and his vice president candidate, Edmand Lara, shake hands during their closing campaign rally in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on October 13, 2025. Bolivia will hold the runoff presidential election on October 19. (Photo by Rodrigo URZAGASTI / AFP)

Overview

  • Vice President Edmand Lara declared he will not participate in executive decisions, though he has not resigned from office.
  • Lara condemned the elimination of four taxes, including the wealth tax and the financial transfers tax, alleging the changes benefit businessman Samuel Doria Medina.
  • President Rodrigo Paz and his economy team framed the tax rollbacks as part of an investment drive, with a proposed budget that targets a 30% cut in fiscal spending.
  • The rupture follows institutional clashes over a new Viceministry of Legislative Coordination that Lara says usurps vice-presidential functions, a claim the government rejects.
  • A proposal surfaced to enable Lara’s removal via partial constitutional reform, and supporters of the vice president marched in La Paz calling for his inclusion in the government.