Bolivian President Announces Ambition to Approach BRICS Countries | Bolivia | Nation
According to a report by Efi, on August 6th, Bolivian President Luis Ars é delivered a speech at the 198th anniversary of the country's independence, stating that Bolivia is under threat from "foreign ambitions".
According to the report, Arse believes that some people are not happy to see Bolivia enjoy natural resources and pursue actions such as an "independent foreign policy".
He believes that the plan aimed at achieving what he called Bolivia's "second and ultimate independence" is facing "the same threats" that led to Bolivia losing territory in wars with neighboring countries in the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
He warned, "Today Bolivia is once again threatened by foreign ambitions towards our natural wealth. If we Bolivians fall into division and confrontation, we may easily become prey to foreign interest groups."
According to the report, in the face of an irreversible move towards a multipolar world, Arce also defended the Bolivian government's position of approaching organizations such as the BRICS.
The President reiterated some of the economic achievements made by the Bolivian government, such as economic recovery to pre pandemic levels, reduced unemployment and extreme poverty rates, and controlled inflation.
The report mentioned that in recent months, the internal relations of the ruling party of Bolivia, the Socialist Movement Party, have been tense. In his speech, he mentioned the need to return to the "origin" of the so-called "process of change.".
Ars é proposed launching a "ideological struggle without prejudice and fear" to achieve the vision of surpassing Bolivia's 200th anniversary of independence. In 2025, Bolivia will celebrate its 200th anniversary of independence, and the next general election will also be held that year.