Bolivian Mayor Hands Power to the People: El Alto to Decide Fate of Presidential Ticket

El Alto Assembly to Decide Fuerza Del Pueblo's Presidential Ticket El Alto, Bolivia – In a significant development for the upcoming Bolivian elections, Jhonny Fernández, the mayor of Santa Cruz, has announced that the Fuerza Del Pueblo alliance's presidential ticket will be chosen by an assembly or town hall meeting in El Alto. This decision marks a departure from traditional party-led selections and underscores Fernández's commitment to grassroots democracy. "The power will not be defined by a directive from a political party," Fernández stated, emphasizing that social organizations will play a crucial role in determining the candidates for president, vice president, senators, and deputies. He further added, "The power returns to the people. Politicians cannot decide what citizens think and feel, especially the humblest classes." The meeting in El Alto promises to be a pivotal moment in the Bolivian electoral landscape. The decision made there will shape the course of the election and could significantly impact the country's future. Fernández's emphasis on popular participation highlights a growing trend toward greater citizen engagement in the political process.