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Bolivia Presidential Election Heads to October Run-off as Non-Left Candidate Leads

Bolivia Presidential Election Heads to October Run-off as Non-Left Candidate Leads

Bolivia Presidential Election Heads to October Run-off as Non-Left Candidate Leads Bolivia’s presidential election will proceed to a run-off vote in October after preliminary results from Sunday’s first round showed no candidate secured an outright victory. Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party emerged as the surprising frontrunner, followed by former president Jorge Quiroga. This election marks a significant moment for Bolivia, potentially ushering in its first non-left wing president in nearly two decades, following continuous rule by…

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Bolivia Holds Pivotal Election Amid Economic Crisis, Signaling Potential End to MAS Rule

Bolivia Holds Pivotal Election Amid Economic Crisis, Signaling Potential End to MAS Rule

Bolivia Holds Pivotal Election Amid Economic Crisis, Signaling Potential End to MAS Rule Bolivians are casting their ballots today in a critical election that could signify a dramatic shift to the political right and potentially conclude nearly two decades of rule by the leftist Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party. This pivotal vote unfolds amidst Bolivia’s most severe economic crisis in forty years, marked by currency and fuel shortages, long queues, and escalating inflation, making the economy the central issue for…

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