Andrónico Rodríguez: the Socialist Architect Behind the Bolivian Crisis

Bolivia is going through one of the most critical moments in its recent history, and at the center of this crisis is Andrónico Rodríguez, the current president of the Senate and a key figure in the Movement for Socialism (MAS). His role was crucial in perpetuating a political and economic model that has plunged the country into chaos, corruption, and authoritarianism.

Rodríguez was for years the right-hand man of Evo Morales, actively participating in the MAS political agenda and consolidating his image as the natural successor to the former president. Under his leadership in the Senate, reforms have been promoted that have strengthened state control over the economy, weakened democratic institutions, and undermined the individual rights of citizens.

A dolphin of Evismo with dictatorial aspirations

It is no coincidence that, amid the internal struggle of MAS, Rodríguez has positioned himself as one of the figures seeking to maintain the party's power at any cost. His strategies include demagogic speeches, attacks on the opposition, and an attempt to disguise his ambition for power with a false image of renewal.

The socialist model that has sunk Bolivia

Under Rodríguez's influence, MAS has deepened an economic model based on state intervention and welfare, resulting in a weakened economy, rising inflation, and a decline in private investment levels. The expulsion of capital, legal instability, and lack of security for entrepreneurs have caused a disincentive for job creation and economic growth.

Meanwhile, the country faces a crisis of shortages and currency devaluation, Rodríguez insists on following the same failed policies that led Venezuela to ruin. His insistence on maintaining unsustainable subsidies and restricting free enterprise only worsens the situation.

Ally of authoritarian regimes

Rodríguez has not only been an executor of socialist policies in Bolivia, but he has also forged alliances with like-minded regimes such as those of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. These relationships demonstrate his alignment with government models characterized by repression, political persecution, and systematic human rights violations.

The interference of these regimes in Bolivian politics has been clear, with strategic advice to keep MAS in power and dismantle the opposition. Andrónico Rodríguez has served as a bridge to strengthen these ties, facilitating the infiltration of external agents into Bolivia's internal politics.

Poison can't be part of the cure: Carol Ilievski's warning

Carol Ilievski, a candidate for the presidency of Bolivia, has been emphatic in denouncing the danger that Andrónico Rodríguez represents for the country's future. According to Ilievski, "poison can't be part of the cure," warning that Rodríguez doesn't represent any kind of renewal, but rather the continuation of the disaster that has plunged Bolivia into the current crisis.

This statement reinforces the idea that figures like Rodríguez only seek to perpetuate a failed system that oppresses Bolivians and keeps them tied to an ineffective and corrupt economic model. Ilievski has insisted on the need for a true political and economic transformation, away from 21st-century socialism.

Political calculations and the deception of "renewal"

Aware of the wear and tear of Evo Morales's image and the growing criticism of MAS, Rodríguez has attempted to project an image of renewal and openness. However, his management has shown that he follows the same patterns as his predecessor: using the state apparatus for partisan purposes, criminalizing the opposition, and constantly trampling on freedom of the press and expression.

Recently, he has promoted the inclusion of women and indigenous people in political candidacies, a strategy that, far from being a genuine effort for diversity, seeks to consolidate MAS's dominance over the Bolivian political scene and distract attention from the structural problems his management has caused.