Bolivia’s MAS Party Faces Historic Ouster: What This Means for National Sovereignty and Regional Stability

After two decades of near unchallenged dominance in Bolivian politics, the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party now finds itself excluded from the presidential ballot in one of the country’s most consequential elections. This unprecedented political reversal exposes deep-rooted failures within a party once hailed as the champion of national sovereignty. How Did Bolivia’s Political Titan Fall So Far? Since Evo Morales’ rise to power in 2005, MAS consolidated control over Bolivia’s government through sweeping reforms including resource nationalization and a new Constitution aimed at redefining Bolivian identity. For years, this stronghold seemed invincible, with MAS securing over 50% of votes...