LA PAZ, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira on Sunday called on future subnational authorities to work with the central government to address the country's economic and institutional challenges.

Paz Pereira made this appeal after casting his vote in the southern city of Tarija, where elections are being held to choose more than 5,400 officials, including governors, mayors and local legislators for the 2026-2031 term.

"We will work with those elected by the will of the people," he said, adding that the elections offer an opportunity to strengthen democracy and encourage citizen participation.

He said the current situation requires coordinated efforts among the central government, regional authorities, and the legislature to pursue a common agenda for national recovery.

The president also highlighted his administration's progress in economic management, international engagement, security and anti-corruption efforts.

More than 7.4 million eligible voters were expected to take part in the elections across more than 33,000 polling stations, with more than 200,000 electoral jurors and 32,000 police deployed. ■