In Bolivia, voters head to the polls this weekend for a referendum to recall Bolivian President Evo Morales. Morales has faced opposition from oil-rich provinces that have tried to declare autonomy. Wealthy landowners in the provinces have opposed Morales’ attempts to distribute Bolivia’s oil wealth more equally. On Wednesday, Morales marked Bolivia’s 183rd anniversary of independence with a call to his supporters.
Bolivian President Evo Morales: “Some small groups talk of independence. They talk of separation and autonomy. Brothers and sisters, the historic fight of our people is for self-determination, for the liberation of our people. We cannot think of separation nor division.”
Polls show Morales is expected to win the recall vote.