Vote has been overshadowed by inflation at a 4-decade high and the absence of former leftist President Morales, who is barred from running
Ballot stations have closed in Bolivia after millions took to the polls in a general election on Sunday that has been overshadowed by inflation at a four-decade high and the absence of former leftist president Evo Morales, who is barred from running.
Initial results are expected after 9pm local time. If no presidential candidate wins more than 40 per cent support with a 10 percentage point lead, the election will head to a run-off on October 19.
Head of the electoral mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Bolivia, Juan Fernando Cristo, said the elections proceeded “normally” in a post on social media.
Earlier on Sunday, several minor incidents took place at polling stations in the central region of Cochabamba, Morales’ political stronghold.
