In a significant shift in foreign policy, Trinidad and Tobago (TT) has joined the United States and six Latin American countries in endorsing Rodrigo Paz Pereira as Bolivia’s new president. The joint statement, issued on October 21, two days after Bolivia’s elections, marks a notable alignment of TT with US government interests, according to international relations experts. The statement expressed the signatories’ readiness to support the incoming administration in stabilizing Bolivia’s economy, reinforcing democratic institutions, and enhancing international trade and investment. Caribbean Policy Consortium co-founder Prof Anthony Bryan noted that this move represents a departure from TT’s traditional policy of neutrality and its efforts towards a coordinated Caricom foreign policy. Dr Evan Ellis, a research professor at the US Army War College, viewed the joint statement as a positive initiative, reflecting the emergence of a new group of US-friendly governments in the region. He emphasized the collective recognition of Paz’s victory and the hope for Bolivia’s constructive direction under his leadership, particularly in economic policy, anti-drug efforts, and anti-corruption activities.