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Bolivia's Presidential Runoff: Quiroga vs. Paz in 2025

10/18/2025

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Bolivia will hold a presidential runoff on October 19, 2025, between Jorge Quiroga (former president) and Rodrigo Paz (senator).
The race follows nearly two decades of socialist rule by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS), which suffered losses in August.
Recent polls show Quiroga at 44.9% and Paz at 36.5%.
Quiroga promises drastic reforms, including subsidy cuts and privatization.
Paz advocates "capitalism for all" without severe austerity.

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Bolivia will hold a presidential runoff on October 19, 2025, between Jorge Quiroga (former president) and Rodrigo Paz (senator).
The race follows nearly two decades of socialist rule by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS), which suffered losses in August.
Recent polls show Quiroga at 44.9% and Paz at 36.5%.
Quiroga promises drastic reforms, including subsidy cuts and privatization.
Paz advocates "capitalism for all" without severe austerity.