Bolivians head to the polls in elections marked by economic crisis

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00:00In Entre Rios, graffiti appears overnight.

00:04The street art encourages a null ballot ahead of Sunday's vote for a new president,

00:09echoing the call of Ivo Morales, the former leader barred from running.

00:14Two right-wing candidates are leading the race for the first time since 2005.

00:20Business tycoon Samuel Doria Mandina and ex-president Jorge Chiorga are running neck and neck,

00:27with polls showing each at around 20%.

00:30Both have praised the Trump administration, vowing to restore ties with the U.S.

00:37This election, voters appear to be abandoning the ruling movement towards Socialism Party,

00:43the once-united left now fractured and blamed for the country's deep economic crisis.

00:48To the next president, I would ask that he take things more seriously,

00:55and that he put his hand on his heart and look at how the Bolivian people are suffering in our situation.

01:01And hopefully, that change will come soon, because I know I'm also aware

01:04that it will be a bit difficult and that we will have to endure a little longer.

01:08But hopefully, all of that will be achieved.

01:13Morales, the polarizing former leader who led the country for 13 years,

01:17joins locals for a friendly football match

01:19and makes one final public plea to boycott the election or spoil ballots.

01:25Despite a constitutional court disqualifying him from seeking a fourth term,

01:29he continues to have some influence over the political landscape.

01:34The 65-year-old was charged last year with human trafficking,

01:37charges he is described as politically motivated.

01:40The 65-year-old was charged last year with human trafficking,

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