Episode 1

Join host Jeremy Martin and guest speaker Diego Von Vacano — a Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University — as they unpack Bolivia’s recent presidential election and the country’s historic political shift. Their conversation explores why Bolivians voted for change, the challenges facing President Rodrigo Paz’s centrist “popular capitalism,” and how his administration plans to govern without a legislative majority. They also discuss Bolivia’s approach to developing its significant lithium resources and what the country’s strategy means for its economic future, along with the key markers to watch during the first 100 days of Paz’s presidency.