Bolivians Say “No” to Fourth Term for Morales
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Bolivian President Evo Morales sought the possibility of a fourth term by calling for a referendum to change the constitution. The amendment would have permitted presidents to govern for three consecutive terms instead of two. (Morales’ first term was served under an earlier constitution.) Victory would have allowed him to run again when his current term ends, potentially making it possible for him to stay in office until 2025. Yet on February 21, 2016 Bolivians handed the still popular Morales a major defeat when a majority of them voted “No” instead of “Sí.” Opinions varied on what the episode means for Bolivia and for Latin America.
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