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What is happening with Bolivia's elections?

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Bolivia is holding a pivotal election amid economic crisis and political division. For the first time in decades, two right-wing candidates are leading, while the left is fractured and former president Evo Morales, barred from running, urges supporters to spoil ballots. Economic hardship and distrust in left-wing governance drive calls for change.

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Bolivians head to the polls in elections marked by economic crisis

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  • Street art in Bolivia encourages voters to submit null ballots ahead of the presidential election.
  • Former leader Evo Morales, barred from running, echoes calls for a boycott or spoiled ballots. 9s
  • Two right-wing candidates, Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge Quiroga, are leading the polls. 14s
  • The ruling leftist party faces declining support amid a deep economic crisis. 37s
  • Evo Morales remains influential despite legal challenges and disqualification from the race. 1m 23s
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Bolivians head to the polls in elections marked by economic crisis
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France 24
2 hours ago
Bolivians head to the polls in elections marked by economic crisis

Two right-wing candidates are leading the race for the first time since 2005, as the left is divided and blamed for the economic crisis.

Bolivia faces rightward shift as election looms amid crisis and divide
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
Bolivia faces rightward shift as election looms amid crisis and divide

Bolivians are heading to the polls after years of unrest and economic meltdown, with eight presidential candidates and two conservatives leading for the first time in twenty years.

Bolivia faces rightward shift as election looms amid crisis and divide
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
Bolivia faces rightward shift as election looms amid crisis and divide

Evo Morales, barred from running, urges his followers to cast null ballots, while undecided voters and Morales' supporters could force a second round or boost a left-wing candidate.

Bolivia general election: Economic crisis is the main issue for voters
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Bolivia general election: Economic crisis is the main issue for voters

On the eve of national elections, Bolivia faces double-digit inflation, currency shortages, and corruption scandals, fueling anger and distrust and prompting a possible shift to the right.

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