Bolivia’s President Tries to Govern From Abroad, Testing the Constitution

Key Points Decree 5515 lets President Rodrigo Paz govern digitally while abroad, restricting Vice President Edmand Lara’s role. It comes amid a rupture and protests tied to an emergency economic package. The case shows how “remote governance” can reshape succession without a formal rewrite. On December 29, 2025, President Rodrigo Paz signed Supreme Decree 5515. […]