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A recent electoral shift has brought hope that Bolivia might move toward more market-friendly policies. A government that is more pro-market could alter the country's resource management and attract foreign investment. However, the country's demographic and political realities remain challenging; the majority of the population still lives in indigenous regions with significant influence over local governance.
A key concern is the potential for civil unrest. Efforts to accelerate mineral extraction could ignite tensions with indigenous communities and regional leaders, especially if the government pushes for policies perceived as threatening land rights or local autonomy.