In pictures: Bolivians elect leader

Bolivians have cast their votes in presidential elections, which is seen as a straight fight between the two main candidates.

The left-wing indigenous front-runner, Evo Morales, has vowed to legalise the growing of coca, the raw material for cocaine, describing himself as the "nightmare" for the US.

His main rival, is Jorge Quiroga, a former president who has an image of a free-marketeer.

Long queues have been reported at some polling station across the country - South America's poorest.

Some voters have put up a colourful display on the day when they were also electing lawmakers and regional governors.

...while some had to walk for miles to cast their ballots.

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