President: Not corrupt and prioritizes improving the economy | No corrupto y que priorice mejorar la economía

By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360:

Bolivians want a president who is not corrupt and prioritizes improving the economy, according to a survey

In addition to being incorruptible, people value a president with a business profile, at 49%, while only 16% prefer a former president.

Llenado de una encuesta, imagen referencial. Foto: concepto.de

Filling out a survey, reference image. Photo: concepto.de

A survey commissioned by Bolivian businessman Marcelo Claure regarding citizens’ expectations of their leaders reveals that 42% of people believe a president must not be corrupt, while 69% emphasize that priorities should include improving the economy (68%), health (43%), and education (41%).

“Life is difficult for most Bolivians; over 90% want the country to take a different direction from Arce’s government. The main concerns are government corruption (45%), the cost of living (41%), the lack of gas and diesel (33%), poverty (32%), and unemployment (30%),” Claure wrote on the X platform.

When Bolivians were surveyed about the greatest obstacle to a better life:

  • 49% blame politicians who prioritize their own interests over the people.
  • 38% point to bad policies that don’t truly help.
  • 12% say it’s an unfair system that favors some over others.

In addition to being incorruptible, people value a president with a business-oriented profile (49%), while only 16% prefer a former president. About 42% consider it important that the candidate has been a leader of a youth movement, 39% value experience as a governor, and 37% lean toward a leader or president of a political party.

54% believe the next leader should understand the needs of the people, and 41% want someone close to them. “Bolivians are demanding an honest leader focused on fixing the economy and free from the political divisions that have harmed the country. This leader must prioritize the people’s needs above all,” said Claure.

He also criticized: “Our politicians are failing us, and as a result, Bolivians are suffering economically.”

The main concerns of the population focus on government corruption (45%), followed by inflation (41%), fuel shortages (33%), poverty (32%), and unemployment (30%).

In another section, it states that “politicians prioritize their own interests over those of the people”: 49% believe this statement reflects reality, while 38% think that misguided policies fail to help the people.

Technical Details

Surveyor:
The survey was conducted by David Bluestone, director of Panterra Research, described by Claure as a “global leader in strategic research.” The company has worked in over 36 countries and recently participated in elections in Venezuela.

Methodology:
Global best practices were employed to ensure a representative sample of Bolivia, including urban, rural, and small-town areas. Stratified probabilistic multi-stage sampling was used, with demographic quotas based on census data. Interviews were conducted face-to-face in homes and workplaces, ensuring all voices were heard.

Sample:
Responses were collected from 2,000 Bolivian adults, with a margin of error of +/- 2.2%.

“I believe it’s necessary to bring clarity to a process filled with misinformation. Bolivia deserves reliable and objective information, and this survey seeks to fill that gap,” the businessman stated on social media.

Claure emphasized that the survey was commissioned “to provide Bolivians with unbiased and accurate data on their concerns, demands, and political preferences.”

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