Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Bolivia's Election: Voters Face Economic Concerns
Bolivia is having an election to pick its leaders!
People will vote for a new president, vice president, and people in the legislature.
The country's economy is not doing well, making it a big issue for voters.
The most famous former leader, Evo Morales, can't run.
Many candidates are running, with different plans for how to fix things.
They are using a new system to count the votes, and people from other countries will watch to make sure everything is fair.
If no one wins right away, there will be another vote in October.
Bolivia is holding elections on August 17 to choose a new president, vice president, and legislative seats.
The economy is a major concern for voters, with natural gas exports down, high inflation, and fuel scarcity.
Former President Evo Morales is barred from running and has called for a boycott, though his influence is waning.
Candidates include Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, with differing economic platforms.
The election features a new system to prevent fraud and international observers will oversee the process.
- Who
- Bolivian citizens and various candidates, including Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge Quiroga.
- What
- Bolivians will vote for a new president, vice president, and legislative seats.
- When
- Voting is scheduled for August 17, with a potential runoff on October 19 and the new president taking office November 8.
- Where
- Bolivia
- Why
- To elect new leaders and address economic issues like inflation and fuel scarcity.
Leftist Viewpoints
Rightist Viewpoints
Austerity
Leftist Viewpoints
Focus on rural voters and “intelligent austerity” proposals to reduce government spending.
Rightist Viewpoints
N/A
- Election Date
- August 17
- Runoff Date (if needed)
- October 19
- New President Takes Office
- November 8
- Number of Voters
- Almost 8 million
- Main Issue
- Fragile economy
- Leading Candidates
- Samuel Doria Medina, Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga
- Former President Barred
- Evo Morales