Luis Arce
Profile
Luis Alberto Arce Catacora is a Bolivian economist and politician serving as the President of Bolivia since 2020. Previously, he served as the Minister of Economy and Public Finance under President Evo Morales, where he was widely credited as the architect of Bolivia's economic growth and poverty reduction during the early 21st century. An academic and former central bank official, Arce represents the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party. His presidency has focused on economic stabilization, social welfare programs, and re-aligning Bolivia's foreign policy with regional socialist allies.
Details
- Born
- 1963-09-28 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Education
- University of Warwick, Higher University of San Andrés (UMSA), Institute of Banking Education (IDEB)
- Career
- Economist, university professor, central bank official