Tuto Quiroga bets on liberalism: his running mate met with Javier Milei

Juan Pablo Velasco, candidate for the vice presidency of Bolivia for the Alianza Libre led by former president Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, took part in Derecha Fest, an international liberal forum held in Córdoba, Argentina. During the event, he had a brief but symbolic meeting with Argentine president Javier Milei, as shown in an image that circulated on social media.

The event brought together ideological leaders from across Latin America and Europe who promote an agenda based on economic freedom, limited government, private property, and republican values.

Velasco approached regional liberalism leaders

During his participation, Velasco highlighted in a video the importance of having shared space with central figures of contemporary liberal thought such as Agustín Laje, Nicolás Márquez, Diego Recalde, and Daniel Parisini, the latter known for his popularity as "Gordo Dan" on social media.

Contrast with other Bolivian leaders aligned with the left

The meeting between Velasco and Milei marks a difference in the international positioning of opposition Bolivian leaders. While Velasco aligns himself with emerging liberal sectors in the region, other leaders maintain ties with governments of the opposite sign.

From his circle, they pointed out in contrast that figures such as Carlos Doria Medina have chosen to maintain ties with socialist governments, such as that of Spanish president Pedro Sánchez, who faces serious accusations of leading a "corrupt and clientelist" administration.