Bolivia turns 200 years of independence this 2025, a milestone that invites us to reflect on what we have built as a nation and the challenges that still await us. This anniversary should not only be a commemoration, but also a turning point to look at the future with the determination to correct our errors and take advantage of our strengths. Let’s look at some points that we must rethink:
For years, political rhetoric has fed a climate of confrontation that faces us between regions, sectors and visions of the country. This division has been exacerbated by a government that, far from promoting consensus, has used polarization as a tool to consolidate its power. The result is a weakening of our democratic institutions and a distrustful people of their leaders. The solution lies in building a political system that works for all, where justice is not selective and leadership prioritize the common good over partisan interests. The polarization that divides us today must be replaced by a plural dialogue that values our differences as wealth and not as a barrier.
Economic, the extractivist model that has supported our development for decades is exhausted. The Bicentennial presents the opportunity to rethink our priorities towards a more diversified and sustainable economy. Bolivia has the potential to lead in sectors such as tourism, agribusiness and renewable energies, like many more. For this, vision, planning and real commitment to innovation are required.
Another key challenge is universal access to quality education. If we want a competitive Bolivia in the 21st century, we must ensure that each child has the tools to build their own future. This includes not only to improve school infrastructure, but also bet on a digital transformation that closes the technological gap that separates us from the world.
Finally, climate change requires us to act responsibly. Unfortunately we are one of the most vulnerable countries for their effects, and forest fires, loss of biodiversity and water scarcity are a reality that we cannot ignore. It is time to place environmental sustainability at the center of our public policies.
It will be 200 years as a country and firmly believe that there are real possibilities of change. The defense of the values of liberalism – individual books, civil rights, equality before the law and personal responsibility – must be the basis for promoting genuine and lasting progress. Unrestricted respect for freedoms, both economic and political, is essential to overcome the socialist structures that have perpetuated poverty, authoritarianism and lack of opportunities.
History has shown that nations that embrace these principles achieve greater well -being for their people. It is time for its citizens to be protagonists of their development. The greatest gift that we can make to our country on this anniversary is to work together, with a liberal and inclusive vision, so that the Bicentennial marks the beginning of a new stage of freedom, justice and prosperity.
