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Bolivia is a landlocked country in west-central South America [[2]]. national elections were held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, and coudl result in a right-wing government being elected for the first time in over two decades [[1]]. The election is taking place amidst a looming economic collapse [[1]]. Approximately 30% of voters were undecided leading up to the election, wiht two right-wing candidates, Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge Quiroga, in a close race [[1]].The outcome of the election is considered meaningful and unpredictable, with potential geopolitical implications for the region.