Bolivia Faces Choice Between Progress and Crisis

Bolivia will have a new president soon. The election is after almost twenty years of socialist leaders. Some people do not think things will get better. They are worried about the forests, fires, and pollution in the Amazon area.

The election has two main people running. One is Rodrigo Paz and the other is Jorge Quiroga. They both say they will make changes. But some people think their ideas will hurt the environment in Bolivia.

The Amazon is a very big forest in South America. It is important for the world's climate and air. A part of the Amazon is in Bolivia. Scientists say the forest is in danger and could become something else.

Ruth Alipaz Cuqui says the election is hard. She says both choices are bad for the people. She thinks the government does not care about Indigenous people. She said promises are made, but nothing really changes for them.

Both candidates have plans for the environment. Paz wants a \"green government\" and Quiroga wants to stop fires. Some worry they will not do enough. People worry about pollution and the forests that are being destroyed.