What the US Can Learn From Bolivia About Contested Elections

As the U.S. waits for the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, we turn to a surprising international comparison. Last year, a contested election in Bolivia led to President Evo Morales fleeing to Mexico, and pitched Bolivia into conflict and uncertainty. We tell the story of what Bolivians lived through a year ago, and why it might help us understand what’s happening right now in the U.S.

MORE:

• Read more from VICE News on the U.S. 2020 presidential election. 
• VICE World News’ Tim Hume reports on what the hell is happening in Bolivia.  
• Bolivia’s Evo Morales has not given up on returning to power. 
• The socialist party in Bolivia made an astonishing electoral comeback, but the new president says there is “no role” for Evo Morales.  

CREDITS: 

This episode was produced by Janice Llamoca. 

VICE News Reports is produced by Jesse Alejandro Cottrell, Jen Kinney, Janice Llamoca and Julia Nutter. Our senior producers are Ashley Cleek and Adizah Eghan. Our associate producers are Sam Eagan, Sophie Kazis, and Adreanna Rodriguez. Sound design and music composition by Steve Bone and Kyle Murdock. 

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