Preliminary results from the Bolivian elections, announced on 17 August, indicate that the ruling socialist party, Movement for Socialism (MAS), has been removed from power for the first time in nearly two decades. With over 91% of ballots counted, centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira (32.8%) and former conservative President Jorge Quiroga (26.4%) will face a run-off election on 19 October 2025. The result is a surprising defeat for the MAS, whose candidate finished a distant sixth. The shift is attributed to a severe economic crisis and deep divisions within the party. The outcome signals a significant policy shift toward pro-market reforms.