Bolivia MAS Exit: Extreme Poverty Surges 3.9 Points to 44.7%

Bolivia's final year under the MAS government ended with extreme poverty rising 3.9 points and overall poverty reaching 44.7%, signaling a sharp social deterioration. The figures, reported by El Deber, reflect the economic legacy of the outgoing administration, though the exact methodology and baseline are not specified. This development matters as it frames the political transition and could influence policy priorities and social stability.