MNR presents Chi as its presidential candidate

The Nationalist Revolutionary Movement (MNR) confirmed its support for Chi Hyun Chung as its presidential candidate for the August general elections, thus consolidating a political alliance with the AMAR group. Roger Arredondo, the national coordinator of the party, reported that the official nomination of that candidacy and that of his vice-presidential companion will be formalized on May 11, at a meeting of the Political Committee and National…

The physician and former civic leader assures that his nomination is "approved by 99%", although the party will confirm the decision on May 11 in Cochabamba. The electoral race in Bolivia adds a new protagonist. Chi Hyun Chung, a well-known doctor and former president of the Civic Committee of Santa Cruz, was presented on Wednesday as a pre-candidate to the presidency by the National Revolutionary Movement (MNR), in an act that brought together …

The national head of the MNR, Jhonny Tórrez, indicated that Chi’s companion will be elected at a meeting in Cochabamba. The official duo is expected to be announced on May 11.