Bolivia's new president takes over, inherits economic mess

Rodrigo Paz, a pro-business conservative, took office Saturday asBolivia's president, ending nearly 20 years of socialist rule and inheriting acute economic woes.

Paz, the 58-year-old son of a former president, drew applause at the swearing-in ceremony at the Bolivian seat of congress as a torrential downpour fell outside.

"God, family and country: yes, I take the oath of office," said Paz, who won a run-of