Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party surprised the political landscape in Bolivia by winning the first round of presidential elections with 32% of the vote. He will face former president Jorge Tuto Quiroga, who garnered 27%. Samuel Doria Medina conceded defeat after receiving only 20%, despite leading earlier polls. Andronico Rodriguez, who aimed to win over Evo Morales supporters, ended in fourth with 8%. Paz’s ability to unite diverse voter segments positioned him as a face of change in Bolivian politics, while his running mate, Edmand Lara, is notable for anti-corruption efforts.
Rodrigo Paz Pereira, candidate of the Christian Democratic Party, surprised everyone by winning the first round of Bolivian presidential elections with 32% of the vote.
Paz's unexpected success came from attracting votes from both the historic Movement for Socialism and the conservative political movement led by Tuto Quiroga.
Samuel Doria Medina conceded defeat after losing in his fourth presidential campaign, securing only 20% of the vote despite leading polls before the election.
Rodrigo Paz's running mate, Edmand Lara, gained popularity for his social media presence and activism against corruption in the police force.
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