Diplomacy and Trade: The Current Contradictory Relations between the United States and Bolivia

Authors

  • Erick D. Langer Georgetown University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/bsj.2019.199

Keywords:

ATPDEA, diplomatic relations, Evo Morales, international commerce

Abstract

Diplomatic relations between Bolivia and the United States have been difficult since Evo Morales became president in 2006. Despite these poor relations and even despite the abrogation of the ATPDEA (Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act) in 2008, commerce between Bolivia and the United States has increased more than during governments allied with the United States. These conclusions show that the state of diplomatic relations are not necessarily indicative of the intensity of trade between countries. 

 

 

 

Author Biography

Erick D. Langer, Georgetown University

School of Foreign Service/History

Professor of History

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Published

2020-05-11