Rodrigo Paz greets the people in La Paz, Bolivia, Nov. 8, 2025. Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday. (Photo by Javier Mamani/Xinhua)
LA PAZ, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday.
The inauguration marked the formal beginning of Bolivia's new political cycle following the recent general elections.
Paz took the oath of office pledging to uphold and enforce the country's Constitution and domestic laws. "This place is not about power; it is a mandate of service. We face five years of service, not power," he said.
He thanked visiting delegations from across Latin America, Europe and Asia and told them that "Bolivia returns to the world and the world returns to Bolivia."
Paz also emphasized his confidence in the new parliament and welcomed the unanimous vote in both chambers in recent days as a sign of "direction" toward restoring institutions without insults or aggressions.
Edmand Lara also took the oath as vice president, calling for reorienting the national course to rebuild trust in the state and for transforming justice so that it belongs to the people. ■
Rodrigo Paz speaks during his inauguration ceremony in La Paz, Bolivia, Nov. 8, 2025.
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday. (Photo by Luis Gandarillas/Xinhua)
This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2025 shows Rodrigo Paz (R) attending his inauguration ceremony in La Paz, Bolivia.
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday. (Photo by Luis Gandarillas/Xinhua)
This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2025 shows Rodrigo Paz (2nd R) attending his inauguration ceremony in La Paz, Bolivia.
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday. (Photo by Luis Gandarillas/Xinhua)
This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2025 shows Rodrigo Paz attending his inauguration ceremony in La Paz, Bolivia.
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2025 shows Rodrigo Paz attending his inauguration ceremony in La Paz, Bolivia.
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
Rodrigo Paz greets the people in La Paz, Bolivia, Nov. 8, 2025.
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday. (Photo by Javier Mamani/Xinhua)
