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Bolivia Elections: Undecided Voters Fuel Right-Wing Tensions

8/17/2025

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Bolivia's Election Uncertainty

Bolivia's elections are uncertain, with approximately 30% of voters undecided.
Right-wing candidates Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge Fernando Quiroga are closely competing.
Analysts caution that a right-wing win may trigger social unrest and impact Indigenous communities.
The elections will fill all 130 Chamber of Deputies seats and 36 Senate seats, possibly leading to a runoff on October 19.
A right-wing government could alter Bolivia's geopolitical relations, especially with the U.S.

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MAS Faces Election Crisis

Bolivia's ruling party, MAS, may lose legal status without 3% support in upcoming elections.
President Luis Arce, unpopular due to economic issues, will not seek re-election and nominated Eduardo del Castillo, currently at 2% in polls.
Former president Evo Morales faces an arrest warrant and calls for null votes, complicating the election.
Analysts foresee MAS losing power amid economic turmoil and internal fragmentation.

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Bolivia's Election Uncertainty

Bolivia's elections are uncertain, with approximately 30% of voters undecided.
Right-wing candidates Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge Fernando Quiroga are closely competing.
Analysts caution that a right-wing win may trigger social unrest and impact Indigenous communities.
The elections will fill all 130 Chamber of Deputies seats and 36 Senate seats, possibly leading to a runoff on October 19.
A right-wing government could alter Bolivia's geopolitical relations, especially with the U.S.

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