Rodrigo Paz Wins Presidential Run-off in Bolivia
Pro-business Senator Rodrigo Paz has won Bolivia's presidential run-off with 55% of the vote, defeating rival Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga.
This marks the end of two decades of socialist rule, which was propelled by Evo Morales. According to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), with 97% of ballots counted, Rodrigo Paz had 54.5% of the vote, compared to 45.4% for Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga.
Bolivians have elected a pro-business centre-right senator as their new president, ending two decades of socialist rule that have left the nation deep in economic crisis.
Author's summary: Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential run-off.