The Rio Times 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. […]