The Intelligence from The Economist Más MAS? Bolivia’s election
Oct 16, 2020
Sarah Maslin, a correspondent for The Economist covering Bolivia's political landscape, joins private tutor Emma Irving, who sheds light on the pressures of the tutoring industry. They discuss the split electorate ahead of Bolivia's pivotal presidential election and the potential return of the socialist MAS party. Emma reveals the emotional toll on students and tutors from intense academic pressure, illustrating how these dynamics shape education experiences globally.
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Arce at the Market
- Luis Arce, the Movement to Socialism candidate, visited a large street market.
- He aimed to connect with his base of mostly poor and indigenous vendors.
Allegations of Fraud
- Arce and his supporters believe the previous election was stolen from Evo Morales.
- They view potential fraud as the only obstacle to Arce's first-round victory.
Mesa's Campaign
- Carlos Mesa, Arce's main opponent, centers his campaign on denouncing alleged fraud by Morales.
- Mesa aims to prevent the return of authoritarianism and corruption.
