Bolivia has elected centrist Rodrigo Paz as its new president, marking the country’s most significant political shift in nearly two decades. After a runoff on Sunday, Paz won 54.5 percent of the vote, ending the long dominance of the left-wing Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) and signaling a return to pragmatic diplomacy after years of ideological polarization. Paz’s victory was an immense shock even in Bolivia. Until the first round, he had been polling at around seven percent and was dism...
