Bolivia’s new pro-business leader vows to renew US ties after two decades

Bolivia’s president-elect Rodrigo Paz vowed Monday to restore diplomatic ties with Washington, signaling a pro-business shift after nearly 20 years of socialist rule blamed for deep economic troubles. The 58-year-old economist-turned-senator won Sunday’s run-off, defeating a right-wing rival after the socialist MAS party was barred following the August vote.