Monday, February 22, 2016

No Fourth Term For Bolivian President Evo Morales



BBC: Bolivian President Evo Morales 'loses' fourth term bid'

President Evo Morales of Bolivia has narrowly lost a referendum to allow him to stand for a fourth term in office, exit polls suggest.

One poll suggests 52.3% voted against the proposal to amend the constitution, while another suggests it was 51%.

The change would have let Mr Morales, who says he needs more time for reforms, remain in power until 2025.

Opposition supporters have been celebrating the referendum result in parts of the main city, La Paz

Mr Morales, an indigenous Aymara and former coca leaf producer, took office in January 2006.

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More News On Bolivia Voting No To A Fourth Term For President Morales

Evo Morales looks set to lose Bolivia referendum on fourth term -- Reuters
Bolivia rejects new re-election bid by president: media -- AFP
Bolivian President Evo Morales 'loses' his bid for a fourth term -- France 24
Ballot Question on Morales Re-Election in Trouble -- AP
Referendum to Let Bolivian President Seek a Fourth Term Appears Headed for Defeat -- NYT

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