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Bolivia Faces Runoff Election Amid Public Discontent

8/19/2025

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Bolivia's election resulted in no candidate achieving over 50% of the vote, necessitating a runoff on October 19.
President Luis Arce endorsed interior minister Eduardo del Castillo, who received 3.16% of the votes.
A significant 19.4% of votes were null, indicating public discontent, with Evo Morales encouraging protests.
Businessman Samuel Doria Medina, who initially led, finished third and endorsed Rodrigo Paz Pereira for the runoff.

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Story summary

Bolivia's election resulted in no candidate achieving over 50% of the vote, necessitating a runoff on October 19.
President Luis Arce endorsed interior minister Eduardo del Castillo, who received 3.16% of the votes.
A significant 19.4% of votes were null, indicating public discontent, with Evo Morales encouraging protests.
Businessman Samuel Doria Medina, who initially led, finished third and endorsed Rodrigo Paz Pereira for the runoff.