Bolivia 'has recovered democracy', says Arce as exit poll suggests win October 18, 2020 at 09:31PM

By an unexpectedly large margin, Arce prevailed over centrist Carlos Mesa, who obtained 31.5 percent according to the poll, and guaranteed a return to power for the Movement for Socialism (MAS). The official count -- which could take days -- was less than eight percent completed by 2:00 am (0600 GMT). The usual rapid count had been abandoned after allegations of irregularities last year that led to Morales' November 2019 resignation after 14 years in power.