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Bolivia Shifts Political Direction After Two Decades of Leftist Governance

After 20 years of left-wing rule under the Movement to Socialism, Bolivia’s presidential election heads to a runoff between centrist Rodrigo Paz and conservative Jorge Quiroga. The country faces severe economic challenges including dollar shortages and soaring inflation that the next administration must address.

Political Transformation in the Andes

Bolivia is experiencing a significant political realignment as centrist candidate Rodrigo Paz prepares to face conservative former president Jorge Quiroga in an October 19th presidential runoff, according to election reports. This marks a dramatic shift after two decades of left-wing governance under the Movement to Socialism (MAS) party, which reportedly received so few votes in the first round that it nearly lost its legal status.

by Michael Turner
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Bolivia’s Presidential Runoff Signals Major Political Shift, Potential Return to US-Led Drug Policies

Bolivia faces a historic political transformation as voters prepare to choose between two right-wing presidential candidates, ending nearly two decades of leftist governance. The election outcome could dramatically shift the country’s approach to coca cultivation and revive cooperation with US anti-drug agencies. Both candidates confront Bolivia’s worst economic crisis in decades amid soaring inflation and fuel shortages.

Historic Political Transition

Bolivians are heading to the polls in a landmark presidential runoff that analysts suggest will complete the country’s shift to the right after almost 20 years under the leftist Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party. According to reports, this election marks the first time Bolivia will hold a presidential runoff in its political history, with both candidates representing right-wing positions.

by Jessica Moore P.E.