LA PAZ: Bolivians vote in a presidential runoff on Sunday that marks a decisive rejection of the socialist government and a likely foreign policy shift closer to the United States after decades of frosty relations. The race pits centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz against conservative former president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga. Both candidates have pledged to strengthen diplomatic ties with Washington – strained since 2009 – and seek US-backed financial support to stabilize Bolivia’s fragile economy.

After two decades of left-wing governments, Bolivia's presidential run-off will usher in conservative leadership.

After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.