Photos of Bolivia’s road to the polls under the shadow of an economic crisis

Wednesday 13 August 2025 20:10 EDT

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Bolivia is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, marked by high inflation and severe fuel shortages, as voters prepare for the Aug. 17 general election, where they will choose a new president and legislators in both chambers.

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Photos of Bolivia’s road to the polls under the shadow of an economic crisis

Photos of Bolivia’s road to the polls under the shadow of an economic crisis

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