The Daily Journalist.
Raising flags, letting off fireworks, dancing … So celebrated the new ruling on the doors of the Government Palace of Bolivia where Evo Morales asides. He went to the balcony to celebrate the electoral victory in the first round, allowing his mandate to rule for a third consecutive term until 2020 .
Interrupted by applause and choruses, Morales thanked for the success achieved in eight of the nine departments of Bolivia; He dedicated the victory to former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez; and called on the opposition to end the confrontation and join his political project for the sake of Bolivia.
“Our opponents are nor interested in more confrontations, come, let us work with them for Bolivia (…) call on them to join, to work, are entitled to disagree, but that’s over our beloved Bolivia,” Morales said.
Opponents Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge Quiroga announced that Morales will oversee management from the Legislature.
Morales won 59 percent of the vote far from opposing Samuel Doria Medina, who won 25 percent according to Ipsos Bolivia, whose quick count data disseminated by the ATB network. Mori Equipment Company, the results came out the Red One, Morales gave 61 percent and the center-right Doria Medina, 24 percent, based on data from exit polls.
Morales won eight of the nine departments of Bolivia, including the prosperous region of Santa Cruz, who until Sunday was considered the electoral opposition stronghold. Before the election, Morales deployed in the region of Santa Cruz an intense campaign that included, among other activities, the conduct of the G77 plus China summit in June this year and a partnership with employers, the same as for six years were his political rivals congregate. The opposition, which he attended divided into four options to these elections, only won the Amazonian department of Beni.
Doria Medina considered that the result is a message to oversee the management of Morales. “We have assurance that there is more reelection, that the Constitution met. The laws ensure better health, public safety, education, that the economy of our country are properly handled. We will work to carry out this task of control, “he said.
Jorge Quiroga, who won third place with 9 percent, welcomed the vote achieved and said: “We guarantee and ensure that the voice of the opposition will be heard in Parliament and hope that other political forces fold and help defend democracy, justice and freedom. As for Bolivia we want for the future of our children. ”
Seventh electoral victory of Morales
Morales emphasized that this is his seventh election victory, four of whom were over 60 percent. Morales has not only the three national elections but referendums and local elections. “This election has won unity, dignity and sovereignty of the Bolivian people,” he said.
He dedicated the win to “all the peoples of Latin America and the world who struggle against capitalism and imperialism.” Specifically, he gave his victory to his two political mentors, former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro; and the late former president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez.
He called Bolivians for making plans “big” and, in that context, confirmed that a project to boost Bolivia develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. He also promised to turn the country into the powerhouse of South America.
When I first came to power in 2005, Morales won with 54 percent of the vote, while the 2009, rose to 64 percent. For this election, expected at least 70 percent of the vote, but, according to preliminary data, obtained about 60 percent.
For its part, Doria Medina is the third time running for the Presidency, but is the first to be located in the second, previously obtained lower positions.
The voting process went smoothly, except for some incidents, such as the fact that the ballots renamed the Plurinational State of Bolivia by plurinominal, prompting a wave of criticism on social networks. In a population of Santa Cruz, angry citizens because the records were lost, they burned 12 amphorae which require a repetition of the vote in the district in conflict.
