Vice President of Bolivia Salary

Benefits

• ✓Official residence provided by the state
• ✓State-provided security detail
• ✓Official vehicle with driver
• ✓Health insurance coverage through state programs
• ✓Pension contributions under applicable state scheme
• ✓Travel allowances for official domestic and international duties
• ✓Communication expenses coverage
• ✓Access to state facilities and services
• ✓Diplomatic privileges for international engagements
• ✓Representation and hospitality allowance

Allowances

• •Official travel per diem for domestic and international duties
• •Vehicle and fuel allowance
• •Representation and hospitality allowance

Bonuses

• ★No performance bonuses are provided for the Vice President position

Other Compensation

• +Access to government guest facilities
• +Priority access to state healthcare services

Description

The Vice President of Bolivia is the second-highest political position in the country and serves as President of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly [citation:19]. The Vice President replaces the President in cases of permanent or temporary absence and coordinates relations between the executive, legislative, and autonomous governments [citation:6]. Edmand Lara has served as Vice President since November 8, 2025, under President Rodrigo Paz Pereira [citation:13][citation:19].

Key Duties

• Replace the President in case of permanent or temporary absence [citation:6]
• Serve as President of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly [citation:19]
• Coordinate relations between the executive, legislative, and autonomous governments [citation:6]
• Participate in Council of Ministers sessions [citation:6]
• Assist the President in directing general government policies [citation:6]
• Collaborate with the President on foreign policy and undertake diplomatic missions [citation:6]
• Assume the Presidency if the President is revoked, with obligation to call new elections within 90 days [citation:19]
• Support the President in executing the duties of the executive branch
• Represent the administration at official functions and diplomatic events
• Provide advice and counsel to the President on key policy matters

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the continuity of government as the immediate successor to the President
• Presiding over the Plurinational Legislative Assembly [citation:19]
• Coordinating inter-governmental relations between executive and legislative branches [citation:6]
• Representing Bolivia in international engagements when designated
• Supporting the President's national security and foreign policy objectives
• Maintaining the trust and confidence of the President

Qualifications

• Bolivian citizenship
• Must be at least 30 years of age on election day [citation:19]
• Must have resided permanently in Bolivia for at least five years immediately before the election [citation:19]
• Must be in full exercise of citizenship rights
• Must not have been convicted of a crime
• Must be elected on the same ticket as the President [citation:19]
• Must not be disqualified by any other constitutional provision
• Must meet the general conditions for access to public service [citation:19]

Eligibility

• Must be a Bolivian citizen by birth or naturalization
• Must be at least 30 years of age [citation:19]
• Must have resided in Bolivia for at least five years before the election [citation:19]
• Must be elected on the same ticket as the President [citation:19]
• Must not have been convicted of a crime
• Must be in full exercise of citizenship rights

Education

There are no constitutional educational requirements for the Vice President of Bolivia. In practice, all recent Vice Presidents have held university degrees or equivalent professional qualifications. Current Vice President Edmand Lara has a background in public service. Higher education is expected but not a formal legal prerequisite for the office.

Experience

The Vice President typically has extensive experience in government, politics, or public service. Most recent Vice Presidents have served in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly, as ministers, or in senior executive branch positions before assuming the office. Presidential candidates often select running mates with complementary experience to balance the ticket. The role requires the ability to coordinate between branches of government and potentially assume the Presidency at any time.

How to Become

1) Meet the constitutional eligibility requirements: be a Bolivian citizen, at least 30 years old, and have resided in Bolivia for at least five years before the election [citation:19]. 2) Build a career in public service, government, politics, or a relevant professional field. 3) Gain prominence within a major political party through service, advocacy, or governance. 4) Be selected by a presidential nominee as their running mate [citation:19]. 5) Win the general election as part of a presidential ticket. 6) Take the oath of office and assume the duties of Vice President.

Selection Process

1) Presidential candidates from major parties select a running mate for the Vice Presidency [citation:19]. 2) The party convention formally nominates the Vice Presidential candidate. 3) The candidates campaign alongside the presidential nominee in the general election. 4) The ticket that receives 50% of valid votes or 40% with a 10% margin over the second place is elected [citation:19]. 5) If no ticket meets these conditions, a runoff election is held between the top two tickets. 6) The Vice President-elect is sworn into office alongside the President.