Luis Arce

ModernPoliticianBolivia1962 — ?

MAS economist who succeeded Evo as president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1962

Country

Bolivia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score55.0

Luis Arce — Complete Timeline

2020 AD

Elected President of BoliviaPolitical Action◆ Major

Luis Arce won the Bolivian general election with 55.1% of the vote, succeeding Evo Morales. The election followed a period of political crisis after Morales' resignation in 2019. Arce's victory restored the MAS party to power.

ElectionMASBolivia

Impact: nationalconstructive

Managed COVID-19 pandemic responsePolitical Action◆ Major

Arce implemented lockdowns and economic measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bolivia faced high infection rates and a strained healthcare system. The government secured vaccines through multilateral agreements.

PandemicPublic HealthBolivia

Impact: national

2021 AD

Faced economic crisis and protestsPolitical Action

Arce's government dealt with fuel shortages, inflation, and protests over economic policies. The government subsidized fuel and food prices to maintain stability. Critics argued the measures were insufficient.

Economic CrisisProtestsBolivia

Impact: national