Bolivian President Evo Morales Wins Critical Referendum on His Presidency

by via Democracy Now

Tue, Aug 12, 2008 7:51AM

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 :More than 63 percent voted to back Morales' government -- nearly ten points more than the 54 percent that elected him in December 2005. The recall pitted Morales against governors who have pushed for autonomy for their resource-rich provinces. [includes rush transcript]

Guest:

Jim Shultz, executive director of the Democracy Center in Cochabamba, Bolivia. He joins us on the line from Cochabamba.

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