Andrónico Rodríguez Absent from Agricultural Forum, Other Presidential Candidates Attend

La Paz, Bolivia Andrónico Rodríguez, a prominent presidential candidate, was notably absent from the "Foro Agropecuario" (Agricultural Forum) held today, despite having been invited and confirming his attendance. The forum proceeded with the presence of other invited presidential candidates, including Doria Medina, Reyes Villa, and Quiroga. Klaus Freking, President of the Chamber of Agriculture of the East (CAO), addressed the attendees and expressed his appreciation for the candidates who participated. "I want to thank our three presidential candidates of the country. There were four, and the one who didn't come knows why he didn't come," Freking stated, emphasizing the democratic value of candidates engaging directly with the public. He added, "This is truly democracy, coming to share with your people." Freking concluded by requesting a strong round of applause for the attending candidates, highlighting their commitment to public dialogue. The forum aimed to discuss critical issues facing the agricultural sector.