Against the odds, Bolivia’s president has eliminated fuel subsidies, weathered the fallout, and, for now, stabilized the economy.
The presidents of Panama and Bolivia, as well as Chile's president-elect, participated in meetings held within the framework of CAF's summit.
Texas A&M's Diego von Vacano traces a history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.
Challenges await President Rodrigo Paz as he reinserts Bolivia into the international arena.
A restructuring process looms large amid a worsening fiscal deficit, low international reserves and a sizable repayment around the corner.
Paz won over disillusioned voters in the October runoff but faces a challenging economic scenario when he takes the reins in November.
Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz's victory marks an end to 20 years of MAS rule.
