Bolivia’s Electoral Body Declares Rodrigo Paz Pereira Winner Amid Regional Instability

In a significant political development in Bolivia, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) officially declared Rodrigo Paz Pereira the victor of a closely contested presidential runoff held on October 19. With a final vote tally showing nearly 55% support for Paz’s centrist Democratic Christian Party (PDC), this marks a pivotal moment not only for Bolivia but also for U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere. The election, which ultimately required a second round due to no candidate securing a majority in August’s first vote, underscores the fragile state of democracy in Latin America. While many nations face declining voter trust, Bolivia's electoral...