If ex-President Carlos Mesa can stay within 10 points of Luis Arce, previously Evo Morales’ economy minister, he’ll force Bolivia’s first-ever runoff.
Democracy & Elections
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As Bolivia nears the scheduled October 18 vote, here is a look at the key players and the role they played in Evo Morales’ downfall.