This Sunday, Bolivians will return to the polls to choose their next president in a runoff that reflects the country’s deep divisions and uncertainty. The vote takes place as the economy struggles, the justice system loses credibility, and public discontent grows across regions.
Rodrigo Paz, representing the center-right, and Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, from the right, are the two remaining contenders. Their challenge is not only political but existential: to restore confidence in a nation weary of crisis and broken promises.
In the hours leading up to the vote, many families and friends continue to debate their choice — aware that the future will not be easy, yet hoping that the next administration can soften the impact on the most vulnerable sectors.
Meanwhile, Evo Morales —who still holds sway in rural areas through the so-called “Evismo” movement— remains in the Chapare region, avoiding a possible arrest warrant. Though he has not openly endorsed any candidate, political circles suggest that his tacit support leans toward Rodrigo Paz.
Sunday’s decision will not only define Bolivia’s next president but also set the tone for the country’s fragile democracy in the years to come.
La Paz central editorial office
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