Álvaro García Linera

Álvaro García Linera is a Bolivian scholar and politician who served as Vice President from 2006 to 2019. He is a former Marxist theorist and academic, known for his analysis of social and political movements in Latin America. As Vice President, he played a key role in implementing policies aimed at reducing poverty and empowering indigenous communities, aligning with Bolivia's broader shift toward social justice and sovereignty. His background as a philosopher and economist informs his approach to addressing economic inequality and cultural inclusion, making him a significant figure in Bolivia’s recent political history.