Bolivia's Presidential Race Heads to Runoff as Centrist Candidate Gains Ground
TL;DR
Bolivia's presidential election is headed to a runoff between centrist Rodrigo Paz and right-wing Jorge Quiroga, marking a shift after over two decades of left-wing dominance and reflecting voter hesitance towards a rightward shift. Paz, a moderate with ties to Bolivia's old political elite, leads in early results, signaling a desire for change amid economic turmoil and political upheaval.
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