Bolivia shifts rightward, ending two decades of socialist rule
TL;DR
After nearly 20 years in power, Bolivia's socialist party, MAS, faces a dramatic decline in support, losing its dominance amid economic crises, corruption scandals, and internal party conflicts, with recent elections showing a significant drop in votes and support for its candidates, signaling a potential shift to right-wing leadership.
- How towering dominance of Bolivia’s socialist party came tumbling down The Guardian
- Bolivia election: voters bring two decades of leftist politics to an end The Conversation
- Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades BBC
- Bolivia heads to runoff after right turn in presidential vote Reuters
- Bolivia’s Electoral Surprise Shows Limits of Billionaire’s Sway Bloomberg.com
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