Bolivia heads to a runoff election after upset ends decades of ruling party dominance
Summary
Bolivia's presidential election is moving to a runoff for the first time in decades after no candidate received enough votes to win outright. Rodrigo Paz, a centrist candidate, and Jorge Quiroga, a right-wing former president, will compete in the upcoming runoff election scheduled for October 19. The ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party suffered a major setback, indicating a shift in the country's political landscape.Key Facts
- Bolivia's election did not produce a clear winner, leading to a runoff.
- Rodrigo Paz led the first round with over 32% of the vote.
- Jorge Quiroga came in second with over 26%.
- A candidate must get over 50%, or at least 40% with a 10-point lead, to avoid a runoff.
- The runoff election is set for October 19, marking Bolivia's first since 1982.
- The ruling MAS party, which has held power for two decades, saw its candidate, Eduardo del Castillo, finish in sixth place.
- MAS party has governed nearly uninterrupted since Evo Morales became president in the early 2000s.
- Paz's campaign focused on economic reforms, contrasting with MAS's policies.
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