Bolivia’s presidential vote headed for first ever runoff between centrist, right-winger
The vote, which could spell the end of the Andean nation’s long-dominant leftist party, is one of the most consequential for Bolivia in recent times — and one of the most unpredictable.
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2 developments- Aug 17, 2025Bolivia votes in general election expected to empower right-wing party for first time in decades
- Aug 18, 2025Bolivia’s presidential vote headed for first ever runoff between centrist, right-winger
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Quiet for 407 daysLast development · Aug 18, 2025 — Bolivia’s presidential vote headed for first ever runoff between centrist, right-winger
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2 viewpointsBolivian voters signal they want a sharp retreat from nearly two decades of socialism
Bolivia's presidential vote goes to runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates
Bolivia heads to a runoff after an election ends two decades of ruling party dominance
Bolivia votes in general election expected to empower right-wing party for first time in decades
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8 viewpointsBolivian voters signal they want a sharp retreat from nearly two decades of socialism
Bolivia's presidential vote goes to runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates
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1 viewpointSocialism suffers first defeat in Bolivia in 20 years with right-wing and centrist candidates headed to runoff
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3 articlesTwo decades of leftwing dominance end in Bolivia as rightwingers head to election runoff
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