A bruising week for Bolivia’s President Paz as scandal and setbacks test his presidency

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz dismissed his economy minister, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, on Friday following a week of political instability. The removal of the minister occurred shortly after he faced a censure by the national legislature regarding proposed economic reforms.

The firing is part of a broader period of difficulty for the Paz administration, which has faced mounting pressure from multiple fronts. The recent events highlight a testing period for the president as he navigates legislative opposition and ongoing civil unrest.