Bolivians began voting on Sunday in a decisive presidential run-off between two pro-market candidates, signalling the end of nearly 20 years of socialist leadership and a potential pivot back toward closer ties with the United States, Al Jazeera reported.

According to Al Jazeera, polling stations opened at 8 am local time on Sunday and remained open until 4 pm, with preliminary results expected about five hours later.

The contest features 65-year-old, conservative former interim President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, facing off against 58-year-old centrist Senator and economist Rodrigo Paz, the son of former leftist President Jaime Zamora. Surveys suggest a close race, with Quiroga slightly ahead, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Both candidates have pledged to address Bolivia’s severe economic cris

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