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For a Growing Number of Voters in Bolivia, Their President Is Overstaying His Welcome
Sep 20, 2018 | 09:00 GMT
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Highlights
- Bolivian President Evo Morales will run for a fourth term next year despite losing a 2016 constitutional referendum that would have removed presidential term limits.
- The opposition to Morales' re-election may not prevent him from winning the presidency again, but a close electoral result will likely drive unrest.
- A wave of protests by voters opposed to Morales would risk significant nationwide disruptions to business operations, while a violent government response to protests would raise the risk of targeted financial sanctions from the United States.
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