Bolivia's de facto president Jeanine Ánez announced Thursday through a recorded message her decision to "put aside" her candidacy for the upcoming October 18 presidential elections.
RELATED:
Bolivia: Luis Arce to Win Elections in First Round, Pollster
Accompanied by her running mate Samuel Doria Medina, the de facto leader assured that she made the decision "for the greater good" to avoid a situation in which the Movement for Socialism (MAS) "ends up winning the elections."
Áñez had announced her candidacy this past January 24 amid fierce criticisms reminding of the transitional nature of her reign, demanding she call for national presidential elections.
Days after, the de facto leader announced Doria Medina as her vice-presidential candidate through the Together alliance, which united the Democrats, National Unity, and local forces such as Sol.Bo and Tarija United.