After 20 Years

A New Dawn in Israel–Bolivia Relations?

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar congratulated Bolivia’s newly elected President Rodrigo Paz in one of Paz’s first diplomatic calls since his victory on Sunday, signaling the possible renewal of ties between the two countries after two decades of strained relations. During their conversation, Sa’ar emphasized the long history of friendship between the Jewish people and Bolivia, expressing Israel’s readiness to “open a new chapter” and fully restore diplomatic relations. President-elect Paz reportedly told Sa’ar that he intends to “reopen Bolivia to the world” and renew relations with Israel—raising cautious optimism in Jerusalem about a long-awaited diplomatic thaw.