This Sunday's general elections in Bolivia are shaping up to be a decisive moment for national democracy. More than 7,9 million citizens are called to the polls in a day that, according to Gustavo Ávila, a member of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), represents "the true survey" of the country.
In an interview with Xinhua, Ávila emphasized that pre-polls offer only "a snapshot of the moment" and do not accurately reflect the popular will. "We will know the real decision on Sunday," he stated, emphasizing that only the official results from the TSE will have legal and political validity.
International observation and citizen confidence
The electoral process will be accompanied by international observation missions, including delegations from the OAS, the European Union, Uniore, and