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Evo Morales, Then-President of Bolivia, appointed Luis Arce as Minister of Finance in 2006. Arce, a renowned economist, played a pivotal role in implementing Morales' economic policies, which focused on promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, and nationalizing key industries. Arce's tenure as Minister of Finance lasted until 2017, during which time he oversaw a period of sustained economic growth and stability in Bolivia.