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Event Overview
Electoral processes that require a majority or significant lead can result in runoff elections when no single candidate secures the necessary threshold, highlighting challenges in political consensus and party fragmentation. Such scenarios often underscore ideological divides within the electorate, raise questions about coalition-building, and test institutional preparedness for extended electoral cycles. The situation reflects the dynamic interplay between electoral rules and evolving political landscapes.
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Bolivia's Presidential Election Heads to Runoff Between Centrist and Right-Wing Candidates
Bolivia held a presidential election on August 17, 2025, which resulted in the country's first-ever runoff presidential election. According to early results with over 91% of ballots counted, centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz received 32.8% of the votes, while right-wing former President Jorge Tuto Quiroga secured 26.4%. Candidates needed to surpass 50%, or 40% with a 10-point margin of victory, to avoid a runoff. The runoff between Paz and Quiroga is scheduled for October 19, 2025. These results mark the end of almost 20 years of dominance by the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party. This outcome followed widespread expectations, based on pre-election polls, that right-wing candidates would capture the top two positions. The election comes amid Bolivia's economic crisis, with issues such as fuel shortages, double-digit inflation, and a scarcity of US dollars being key concerns. The country's next president is expected to take office on November 8.