Centrist Rodrigo Paz Wins Bolivia's Presidential Runoff
Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz has won Bolivia's presidency with 54% of the vote, ending 20 years of rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party amid economic turmoil.
According to preliminary results, Paz topped his right-wing rival, former President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, who secured 45% of the votes. Óscar Hassenteufel, the president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, stated:
"The trend is irreversible"regarding Paz's lead.
Paz's victory was celebrated by his supporters in a hotel ballroom in La Paz, where he appeared with his wife, María Helena Urquidi, and four adult children. The crowd cheered, shouting his name and holding phones aloft.
Author's summary: Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidency with 54% of the vote.
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