Bolivia Economic Reform Delivers Fragile Calm by Decree

2026-03-11 - 18:43

Key Points — President Rodrigo Paz’s elimination of fuel subsidies — a $2 billion annual drain — ended months-long gas station queues and saved over $400 million in its first 45 days, while gasoline prices rose roughly 80%. — February inflation fell 0.62%, a sharp reversal from January’s 1.31% spike, and the government posted a