André Franqueville’s *La Bolivie d’un pillage à l’autre* offers a penetrating examination of Bolivia’s recurring cycles of exploitation and their impact on the nation’s socioeconomic fabric. Drawing on historical data, field observations, and economic analysis, the book traces how successive waves of resource extraction, foreign investment, and policy missteps have entrenched poverty and hindered sustainable development. Franqueville contextualizes Bolivia’s struggles within broader patterns of Latin American economic dependency, highlighting the roles of mining, agriculture, and the informal sector. The work balances quantitative insight with vivid narrative, making complex economic concepts accessible to readers interested in development studies, Latin American history, and social justice. By documenting the structural forces that perpetuate inequality, the book invites reflection on possible pathways toward more equitable growth and the importance of policy reforms grounded in local realities.