In the lead-up to Bolivia's presidential elections scheduled for August 17, 2025, President Luis Arce has called for unity within the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party despite tensions with former President Evo Morales. Arce emphasized the importance of maintaining the country's sovereignty against right-wing opposition, which he accused of attempting to hand over Bolivia's natural resources to imperialist interests. During an interview with Russia Today at the BRICS summit, Arce also highlighted the benefits of multilateralism and criticized U.S. involvement in regional conflicts. Meanwhile, Evo Morales has publicly addressed his electoral disqualification, discussing his achievements and the influence of the United States in Latin America, as well as his ties with Mexico. On the opposition front, centrist candidate Samuel Doria Medina, who serves as vice president of the Socialist International, confirmed José Luis Lupo as his running mate. Recent polls indicate Medina has overtaken socialist candidate Franklin Rodríguez as the frontrunner, with conservative candidate Tuto steadily gaining support. Arce reiterated warnings that opposition sectors aim to reverse the progress made under the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The political environment remains dynamic as various candidates position themselves ahead of the August elections.