Rodrigo Paz Wins: Bolivia's Electoral Context
Rodrigo Paz Pereira won Bolivia’s presidential runoff on October 19, ending the 20-year dominance of the Movement for Socialism (MAS).
Paz won over disillusioned voters in the October runoff but faces a challenging economic scenario when he takes the reins in November.
For the first time in two decades, Bolivian voters opted for something new.
- The leftist MAS was hobbled by unpopularity linked to Bolivia’s economic downturn.
- Infighting between its long-time populist leader, ex-President Evo Morales (2006–2019), and outgoing President Luis Arce.
Paz, who won 54.
Author's summary: Paz wins Bolivia's presidential runoff.