In the last year, Bolivia’s democracy suffered as partisan clashes filled its streets and mistrust in government grew. And yet it pulled off a calm, uncontested election. What can it teach other democracies under siege?
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How Bolivia Overcame a Crisis and Held a Clean Election
A presidential race that many feared would end in uncertainty or violence concluded quietly, allowing Bolivians to hope that a year of turmoil and threats to democracy may be behind them.
Evo Morales Is Out. His Socialist Project Lives On.
Exit polls in Bolivia’s presidential election show a clear victory for Luis Arce, Evo Morales’s chosen successor, who vowed to carry on his vision. Official results are not in yet.
In Election, Bolivia Faces the Legacy of Ousted President Evo Morales
Sunday’s election is seen as a referendum on Evo Morales, who lifted many out of poverty in his 14 years as president, but whose policies and tone divided the country.
Evo Morales, Now in Exile, to Run for Bolivia’s Senate
Mr. Morales, the former president of Bolivia, is now living in Argentina and facing an arrest warrant in his homeland. His bid for the Senate could further roil a bitterly divided nation.
Bolivian Leader Evo Morales Steps Down
A leftist who had served longer than any other current head of state in Latin America, Mr. Morales lost his grip on power amid violent protests set off by a disputed election.
Bolivian Mayor Assaulted by Protesters in Postelection Mayhem
After the mayor was accused of organizing a pro-government mob, antigovernment protesters kidnapped her, cut her hair and doused her in paint.
Bolivia’s Democracy Faces Pivotal Test as Unrest Spreads
Allegations that the governing party rigged the Oct. 20 election have sparked violent protests and calls for a new election.