On October 18th, 2020 socialist Luis Arce won a surprise victory over the moderate Carlos Mesa. Pre-election polls had predicted a close race between the two candidates, and a run-off victory for Carlos Mesa before the elections. However, the Bolivian people gave a resounding victory to the Movement to Socialism (MAS), with Arce winning 52% … Continue reading "MAS Strikes Back: Luis Arce’s Unexpected Victory in Bolivian Elections"