US EditionBolivia Election Runoff Signals Voter Revolt
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What has just happened with the elections in Bolivia with the electoral failure of 21st century socialism should be a reason for analysis and reflection, especially because of the coincidences of our political process with what is happening in the country of the highlands. More precisely, until recently the great virtues of Evo Morales, the indigenous president who had made possible thanks to his ingenuity and talent – and that of his then Minis…
Lithium became a currency of change in the election campaigns for last Sunday's presidential elections in Bolivia, although it is an industry that fails to take off and the controversial contracts with companies in China and Russia are in sight for some $2 billion that experts warn will not benefit the country.As in 2020, Bolivian lithium was again in the focus of the campaigns, between offers considered superficial by experts and accusations of…
Arriving in second place in the elections of 17 August, Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga has to catch up with his competitor, the centrist Rodrigo Paz Pereira. The former ephemeral Bolivian president opposes his pragmatism and his experience to the "capitalism for all" of his opponent.
If no candidate gets more than 40% of the votes with a 10 point lead, there will be a second round on October 19th
Bolivia Election Runoff Signals Voter Revolt
Key Takeaways Bolivia heads to a second round vote for the first time since 1982 Center right senator led the first round while right wing former president placed second Leftist vote sank and invalid ballots rose sharply High spoiled ballot rate shows deep voter frustration New leaders face a challenge to regain public trust Election Goes to Runoff Bolivia held its first round presidential vote on August 17 2025. In a surprise outcome no candid…
Evo Morales' party suffers a historic defeat and Bolivia's presidency will be decided between Rodrigo Paz and Jorge Quiroga.
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