Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted congratulations on X and said he looks forward to deepening India–Bolivia cooperation.
- Official tallies show Rodrigo Paz won 54.6% of the vote against Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga’s 45.4%, ending roughly two decades of socialist rule.
- Rodrigo Paz said he received a message from President Donald Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Washington stands ready to partner with Bolivia.
- Paz is set to take office on November 8 with his party the largest in parliament but short of a majority, requiring agreements to govern.
- The president-elect has pledged a “capitalism for all” program as Bolivia confronts reported 23% inflation and chronic fuel shortages.