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Rodrigo Pas Wins Bolivia’s Presidential Runoff With 54.6%

Election officials say the near-complete count is irreversible, with Jorge Quiroga conceding.

Overview

  • The Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported Pas at 54.61% with more than 97% of ballots counted and characterized the trend as irreversible.
  • Jorge Quiroga congratulated the winner, cited reports of counting irregularities, and said his team will monitor related appeals.
  • Official turnout was reported between 85% and 89%, reflecting strong participation.
  • Pas is scheduled to take office on November 8, 2025.
  • The president-elect highlights fiscal decentralization, accessible credit and tax breaks for SMEs, avoidance of international financial institution loans, and a review of 2024 lithium deals with Chinese and Russian companies for greater transparency.