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Province scorns Bolivia; Santa Cruz votes self-rule.(PAGE ONE)
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The Washington Times
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May 5, 2008
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Byline: Martin Arostegui, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia - The wealthy eastern province of Santa Cruz defied the central government of leftist President Evo Morales by holding a referendum on regional autonomy that appeared to win overwhelming approval yesterday.
Exit polls showed the referendum passing with 85 percent support in an election marred by clashes between supporters and opponents of the vote, which Mr. Morales had called illegal.
Official results will not be available for days.
"Totalitarian centralism is finished in Bolivia," said Santa Cruz Gov. Ruben Costas.
Mr. Costas called on the central government in La Paz to accept the "new ...
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