Bolivia removes economy minister after lawmaker pressure

The Straits Times reports that Bolivia's government has appointed Oscar Mario Justiniano Pinto as interim economy minister, removing Jose Gabriel Espinoza from the post after pressure from lawmakers, according to a presidential decree published on Friday in the Official Gazette. The reshuffle reflects the administration's response to parliamentary concerns.

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