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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Removes Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza Following Legislative Censure
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President Rodrigo Paz issued an official decree publishing the removal of Jose Gabriel Espinoza as economy minister following a censure vote by the Bolivian Congress. The decree named Oscar Mario Justiniano Pinto as interim economy minister to manage the portfolio until a permanent replacement is appointed. Espinoza was censured by lawmakers after failing to appear before Congress to address legislative inquiries regarding the country's ongoing economic crisis. The dismissal comes as the Paz administration seeks congressional support for international economic reform measures amid widespread public protests over rising living costs and currency reserve shortfalls.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz issued an official decree removing Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza from his post following a censure vote by the Bolivian Congress.
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