Rodrigo Paz assumed Bolivia’s presidency in November 2025 after a runoff victory that ended two decades of Movement Toward Socialism dominance. Persistent economic strains, including subsidy cuts, inflation, and fuel shortages, triggered sustained protests and roadblocks by opponents linked to Evo Morales through mid-2026. Paz responded with a June state of emergency authorizing military clearance operations, after which reports indicate the blockades largely dissipated and his position strengthened. Nonetheless, coalition fractures, weak regional election results, ministerial resignations, and congressional resistance to market-oriented reforms tied to potential IMF support continue to test stability. Legislative debates and any renewed demonstrations remain key near-term variables shaping assessments of tenure risks through late 2026.