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Electoral Chimera: The 6 Evils of the Bolivian Electoral System and 6 Proposals Towards a Fair RegimeIn the complex tapestry of democracy, electoral institutions emerge as a fundamental pillar supporting the edifice of political representation. However, as the author points out in these pages, Bolivian reality reveals deep cracks in this seemingly solid foundation. Here, we delve into a sharp and critical analysis of the Bolivian electoral architecture, uncovering its structural shortcomings and the palpable consequences they entail. From a rigorous and well-documented perspective, the author unravels the normative complexities that govern the Bolivian electoral system. From the Political Constitution of the State to the specific laws that define the functioning of the electoral body, every piece of the institutional framework is subjected to meticulous scrutiny. Law No. 026 on the Electoral System, Law No. 018 on the Plurinational Electoral Body, Law No. 421 on the Distribution of Seats, and Law No. 1405 on National Statistics are analyzed in detail, revealing how they contribute to undermining the independence and transparency of the electoral process. One of the critical points addressed with particular attention is the distribution of seats, a key aspect that conditions the representativeness and legitimacy of the political system. The overweighting of certain departments at the expense of others, the appointment of electoral officials, and the mechanisms for electing both senators and representatives are examined in detail, revealing the distortions they introduce into the fundamental principle of ""one citizen, one vote."" This work is not only a precise diagnosis of the ills plaguing the Bolivian electoral system, but also a call to action. Through these pages, we are urged to reconsider and reform the very foundations of our democracy, with the aim of building a fairer, more transparent, and more representative system for all Bolivians. With its incisive analysis, this book stands as a contribution to the public debate on the future of democracy in Bolivia.

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