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Bolivia's Presidential Runoff: Candidates Clash Amid Economic Crisis

10/20/2025

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In Bolivia's presidential runoff, Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga, former president, and Rodrigo Paz vie amid the worst economic crisis in decades, with 23% inflation and fuel shortages.
Quiroga calls for immediate foreign investment and drastic spending cuts to curb the crisis.
Paz proposes a gradual approach that preserves social protections while addressing the downturn.
Both candidates aim to shift Bolivia's alliances from China and Russia toward the United States.

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In Bolivia's presidential runoff, Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga, former president, and Rodrigo Paz vie amid the worst economic crisis in decades, with 23% inflation and fuel shortages.
Quiroga calls for immediate foreign investment and drastic spending cuts to curb the crisis.
Paz proposes a gradual approach that preserves social protections while addressing the downturn.
Both candidates aim to shift Bolivia's alliances from China and Russia toward the United States.