Briefly about the event:
On this day, elections are held in Bolivia (presidential, parliamentary, or local), during which citizens determine the composition of the government.
Periodicity:
Elections are held regularly (every 5 years for presidential, every 5 years for parliamentary), starting from the restoration of democracy in 1982; the exact date varies, but if elections fall on August 17, it is an extraordinary or specially scheduled vote.
Impact on markets:
Markets react to elections in Bolivia through changes in commodity prices (especially lithium, natural gas, copper) and risk assets, depending on the economic programs of the candidates and possible political instability.
Localization and participation:
The event is localized within Bolivia; it can be visited as an observer from international organizations or as a journalist, but active participation is restricted for foreign individuals.
Who should remember:
Investors in raw materials, traders working with Latin American assets, holders of emerging market bonds, and political risk analysts.