Bolivia economy faces its worst inflation in about four decades, with fuel shortages and road blockades now testing new President Rodrigo Paz.
Key Facts
—The crisis. Bolivia faces severe fuel shortages, road blockades and the worst inflation in about four decades.
—The trigger. Blockades choke food and fuel supply to major cities, pushing prices sharply higher.
—The cause. Years of dwindling gas revenue and a dollar shortage have hollowed out the economy.
—The politics. President Rodrigo Paz, in office since late 2025, has declared a state of emergency.
Rodrigo Paz faces Bolivia's worst economic crisis in 40 years, with high inflation and a shortage of fuel and dollars.
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