René Joaquino

René Joaquino is a Bolivian politician currently serving as the Governor of Potosí, a position he assumed in May 2026. Born in the community of El Asiento, he rose to prominence as a long-serving mayor of Potosí, holding the office across two distinct periods between 1996 and 2015. Throughout his career, he has been a central figure in regional politics, notably founding the Alianza Social party and serving as a Senator for Potosí from 2015 to 2019. His political trajectory reflects a deep involvement in local governance and national legislative representation.