In a closely contested electoral race, the centrist leader secured a decisive victory by obtaining 54.53% of the votes, surpassing former conservative president Jorge Tuto Quiroga, who secured 45.74% of the support. This victory reaffirms the political influence of a family with a long tradition in politics, with the winner being the son and great-nephew of former presidents. The election day passed without major incidents, in an atmosphere of high citizen participation that reflected the interest and polarization regarding the proposals of both candidates.
The centrist's victory represents a political shift in the country, foreshadowing a possible change in the policies pursued by the previous conservative administration. The international observers highlighted the transparency of the electoral process and the democratic maturity of the electorate. Now, the new president will have to face significant challenges, such as economic recovery and the pursuit of greater social cohesion, in a post-election scenario that promises to be both challenging and decisive for the future of the nation.
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