Bolivians are heading to the polls to elect a new president and Congress members, with the ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS) facing possible defeat after nearly 20 years in power. A deep economic crisis and division within the leftist coalition contribute to this shift. Polling indicates right-wing candidates Jorge Tuto Quiroga and Samuel Doria Medina are leading by about 10 percent over MAS-affiliated candidates. Former President Evo Morales is barred from running, and candidates Eduardo del Castillo and Andronico Rodriguez represent differing factions of the left.
Bolivia's incumbent Movement for Socialism (MAS) faces potential defeat for the first time in almost two decades due to economic challenges and internal divisions.
Polling shows MAS-affiliated candidates trail right-wing opponents by approximately 10 percent, indicating a significant shift in the political landscape.
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