Bolivian Presidential Candidate Manfred Reyes Villa Announces Running Mate

Bolivia: Manfred Reyes Villa Announces Juan Carlos Medrano as Running Mate La Paz, Bolivia – May 18, 2025 – Presidential candidate Manfred Reyes Villa has officially announced his running mate for the upcoming Bolivian elections. The choice fell on Juan Carlos Medrano, a councilman from Santa Cruz. The announcement was made public by Unitel Bolivia during a live report from Sopocachi, where the official documentation was submitted to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. "It's official," stated a Unitel journalist on the scene, "Juan Carlos Medrano will be the vice-presidential candidate for the APB Sumate alliance." Medrano, in a brief interview, confirmed his acceptance of the nomination. The selection of Medrano adds a new dimension to Reyes Villa's campaign, potentially broadening his appeal to voters in Santa Cruz and beyond. The registration process is ongoing, with the alliance expected to finalize all documentation soon. This development is a significant step in the lead-up to the August presidential elections.