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Bolivian Elections: Political Analyst Notes Key Shift as Center Electorate Moves Away From MAS
Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Political analyst Carlos Saavedra highlighted a significant shift in Bolivia's electoral landscape, noting that the center electorate is increasingly distancing itself from the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party ahead of the 2025 elections. Speaking on eju.tv, Saavedra explained that this trend represents a crucial novelty in the country's political process. "The novelty in these elections is that the center electorate is moving away from MAS," Saavedra stated, emphasizing a departure from historical voting patterns. He elaborated on the traditional segmentation of the electorate, which typically included a MAS vote, an anti-MAS vote, and a substantial center vote. According to Saavedra, MAS's past electoral successes, including victories by Luis Arce and Evo Morales, were often achieved by consolidating their radical base with a significant portion of the pragmatic center vote. Saavedra described the center vote as primarily pragmatic, lacking a defined ideological orientation towards left or right proposals. This segment of the electorate, he noted, historically voted for stability and practical solutions. However, the current analysis indicates that this centrist bloc is now actively moving away from anything perceived as aligned with MAS, regardless of specific nuances. This development suggests a potential reshaping of political alliances and outcomes in the upcoming electoral cycle.
