Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Bolivian President-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira's win heralds a time of change in the South American nation that was a leading socialist state, the leaders of nine nations said on Tuesday.
Paz, 58, prevailed over challenger and former President Jorge Quiroga on Sunday in Bolivia's first runoff election to determine its next president, and the U.S. State Department released the joint statement.
"The undersigned countries congratulate President-electRodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as president of Bolivia," the joint statement said.
"We also commend the Bolivian people for their unwavering commitment to democracy, as demonstrated through their active participation in this electoral process."
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