Jorge Quiroga: Bolivia Summit & Return to Power – CNN en Español
- Bolivia finds itself at a pivotal moment as Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, a former president, actively seeks a return to the nation's highest office.
- Quiroga has declared that a "long night of two decades" has ended, signaling a break from previous political cycles.
- Bolivia is a landlocked nation in west-central South America, bordering Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru.
Bolivia at a Crossroads: Former President Quiroga Eyes a Return to Power
Published August 18, 2025
A Political Shift in Bolivia
Bolivia finds itself at a pivotal moment as Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, a former president, actively seeks a return to the nation’s highest office. Quiroga,a conservative figure,is reportedly working to convene a summit and build a coalition to challenge the current political landscape. This move signals a potential dramatic shift in Bolivia’s direction, with Quiroga advocating for “radical change” and a significant reduction in public spending, as reported by Infobae.
Quiroga has declared that a “long night of two decades” has ended, signaling a break from previous political cycles. According to ABC, this statement suggests a desire to move beyond past political divisions and forge a new path for Bolivia.
Regional Dynamics and Political Landscape
Bolivia is a landlocked nation in west-central South America, bordering Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru. With an area of 1,098,581 square kilometers (424,164 square miles), it is the fifth-largest country in South America. Its landlocked status, a result of the War of the Pacific (1879-84) and the loss of access to the Pacific Ocean, considerably shapes its geopolitical considerations. As detailed by nations Online project, this geographical reality impacts trade and international relations.
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