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Cepeda Vows Reforms, Delays Runoff Confirmation Amid Irregularities

6/11/2026

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Ivan Cepeda Reforms

Ivan Cepeda pledged deeper health-care, education and pension reforms and land distribution to farmers to boost agriculture.
Delays confirming the first-round vote were announced by Ivan Cepeda, citing irregularities in the electoral register at several polling stations.
Acceptance of the June 21 runoff and peaceful protest if rights are violated were declared.
Gas exploration and mining were welcomed, but the ban on new oil projects remains.

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Paz Confronts Blockades

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Shield of the Americas alliance backed President Rodrigo Paz as President Paz confronted nationwide road-block protests.
Bolivia’s lower chamber approved a bill allowing troops to clear roadblocks, granting them presumption of legality after a 15-hour debate.
Police and riot units fired at San Julian protesters, prompting stone-throwing and tire-burning.
Blockades caused food and medicine shortages, long petrol queues and drivers sleeping in vehicles.

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Ivan Cepeda Reforms

Ivan Cepeda pledged deeper health-care, education and pension reforms and land distribution to farmers to boost agriculture.
Delays confirming the first-round vote were announced by Ivan Cepeda, citing irregularities in the electoral register at several polling stations.
Acceptance of the June 21 runoff and peaceful protest if rights are violated were declared.
Gas exploration and mining were welcomed, but the ban on new oil projects remains.

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