Bolivia's MAS Party Announces Presidential Candidates

Bolivia's MAS Party Nominates Del Castillo and Berna for Presidency and Vice Presidency La Paz, Bolivia – May 17, 2025 – In a significant development in the Bolivian political landscape, the Movimiento Al Socialismo (MAS) party officially nominated Eduardo Del Castillo for president and Milán Berna for vice president. The announcement, made at a lively political gathering, was met with enthusiastic cheers from supporters. Bolivia TV captured the event on video. Del Castillo, currently serving as Minister of Government, and Berna, a prominent campesino leader, represent a new generation of leadership within the MAS. Their nomination is the result of an agreement between the MAS leadership and the Pacto de Unidad, a coalition of indigenous and social organizations. "The Bolivian people are demanding order," Del Castillo stated in a direct quote from the video, "and with this great binomio, we are offering that order and the renewal they want." The video shows a large, enthusiastic crowd waving flags and celebrating the announcement. The event highlights the importance of the MAS party and its candidates in the upcoming elections, scheduled for August 17th. The nomination of this binomio marks a significant step in the Bolivian electoral process.