Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades

Bolivia is poised to elect its first non-left wing president in two decades as Rodrigo Paz Pereira leads in the presidential election's first round. Preliminary results show Pereira, of the Christian Democratic Party, in the lead, with a run-off in October against former president Jorge Quiroga. Pereira's campaign centered on distributing funds to regional entities, fighting corruption, and promoting capitalism for all. The shift in leadership could bring changes in foreign policy, trade, and diplomatic relations as Bolivia faces economic challenges and seeks new avenues for growth and stability.