A political shift ahead? What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election
Summary
Bolivia is preparing for a presidential election on August 17, with voters also selecting members of Congress. There is potential for a shift to the right in politics due to divisions within the long-ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS) party. Main candidates include Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, both running on conservative platforms.Key Facts
- Bolivia will hold presidential and congressional elections on August 17.
- There are 10 presidential candidates, but no clear frontrunner has emerged.
- The ruling MAS party has been in power almost continuously since 2006.
- Political and economic challenges, like high inflation, have caused public dissatisfaction.
- Samuel Doria Medina is a businessman who previously ran for president in 2005, 2009, and 2014.
- Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga is a former Bolivian president and has run for office three times before.
- A second round of voting is expected if no candidate meets the required vote percentages.
- Bolivians will also vote for 36 Senate and 130 Chamber of Deputies seats.
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