Bolivia's new Economy Minister Pledges Continuity, Emotional Address to Daughter

Christian Morales has taken the helm as Bolivia's new Minister of Economy and Finance Publics, vowing to uphold and advance the economic policies of his predecessor, José Gabriel Espinoza. In his inaugural address, Morales committed to consolidating existing progress and deepening economic transformations to ensure Bolivia's growth.

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We will continue the measures that have been implemented and deepen those that are yielding results. Our commitment will be to preserve stability, strengthen public finances, generate conditions for investment, production and employment, and continue to regain confidence in our economy.

"We will continue the measures that have been implemented and deepen those that are yielding results," Morales stated, underscoring his dedication to preserving stability, bolstering public finances, and creating an environment conducive to investment, production, and employment. He aims to restore confidence in the Bolivian economy.

The new minister's speech was notably emotional as he addressed his daughter, Luciana. "To my daughter, Luciana, I want to apologize from now on for the nights I arrived late and for those moments when Dad won't be there," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "And I hope that someday you can understand that this time never meant that anything was more important than you, but rather that I had the privilege and responsibility to work for the country in which I want you to stay."

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To my daughter, Luciana, I want to apologize from now on for the nights I arrived late and for those moments when Dad won't be there. And I hope that someday you can understand that this time never meant that anything was more important than you, but rather that I had the privilege and responsibility to work for the country in which I want you to stay.

Morales, who previously served as a vice minister and worked alongside Espinoza, expressed his humility and responsibility in taking on the ministerial role. He concluded by reiterating his commitment to tangible economic improvements for the Bolivian people, focusing on stability, opportunity, and the future. "Today begins a huge responsibility for me," he stated.

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Today begins for me a huge responsibility.