Socialists claim huge victory in Bolivia

Bolivia’s Socialists look set to return to power after exit polls showed them on course to win a majority in the presidential election

Luis Arce, 57 
Leftist heir to former president Evo Morales

Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) party

52.4%


Carlos Mesa, 67 
Centrist former president

Citizens’ Community alliance

31.5%


No need for run-off if candidate wins more than 50% of votes, or 40% with 10-point lead over nearest challenger


Vote is re-run of chaotic 50% Oct 2019 election that led to resignation and exile of Evo Morales


Ciesmori exit poll, Oct 19, 00:05 (local time). Margin of error ± 2 points

 
Sources: www.unitel.tv, Reuters, AP 
Pictures: Getty Images 
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