General election amid pandemic and political turmoil in Bolivia

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General election amid pandemic and political turmoil in BoliviaMembers of the jury wear protective masks as they prepare a polling station before the presidential election in La Paz, Bolivia, October 18, 2020. REUTERS/David Mercado

Sunday’s general election in Bolivia comes amid the pandemic and months of political turmoil.

The vote is a rerun of the October 20-19 election, which led to the exile of long-time leader Evo Morales.

The presidential and parliamentary elections are seen as a test for the South American country.

CGTN’s Dan Collyns explains the stakes.