Politics & Government Guide in Bolivia

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Bolivia transitioned to center-right leadership in late 2025 with President Rodrigo Paz of the Christian Democratic Party taking office after defeating Jorge Quiroga in the presidential runoff. This marks the end of nearly two decades of MAS dominance, amid ongoing economic crisis and challenges to judicial independence. The new government is expected to shift policies on economy, foreign relations, and security.

Government Type

Republic

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Rodrigo Paz(since 2025)

Head of Government

President Rodrigo Paz(Christian Democratic Party)since 2025

Legislature

Type:bicameral

Upper House:Senate (36 seats)

Lower House:Chamber of Deputies (130 seats)

Major Political Parties

Christian Democratic Party(PDC)

Center-right

65 seats

Liberty and Democracy(LIBRE)

Right-wing

0 seats

Movement for Socialism(MAS)

Left-wing

0 seats

Voting Rights

Mandatory voting for citizens aged 18-75; optional for those 16-17 and over 75.

Recent Developments

Rodrigo Paz of the Christian Democratic Party elected president in October 2025 runoff, ending nearly two decades of MAS governance
Paz sworn in as president on November 8, 2025, amid Bolivia's worst economic crisis in 40 years
Judicial elections held December 15, 2024, following postponement due to social unrest
Significant political shift to the center-right with PDC securing most seats in the Chamber of Deputies

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution2009

Departments9