Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 November 2020. It was answered by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 November 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Bolivia: Elections

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the new Government of Bolivia following the recent elections in that country.

Answer: Our Ambassador in La Paz maintains regular contact with high-level representatives in the Movement for Socialism (MAS), the party of the new President of Bolivia, Luis Arce. This includes conversations since the 18 October elections regarding the new Administration's initial plans for government. The Ambassador also attended the Presidential inauguration on 8 November, and an audience for the international community with the Vice-President elect on 7 November. Further contact will take place once all government positions have been appointed.

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