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Heavy-Handed Politics

"€œGod willing, with the force of God behind it, we shall soon experience a world
without the United States and Zionism."€ -- Iran President Ahmadi-Nejad

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Following in the steps of his buddy, Hugo Chavez.

Bolivian Leader Evo Morales Says He'll Hold Recall Referendum

Buenos Aires - Following days of violence prompted by a government attempt to rewrite his country's constitution, Bolivian President Evo Morales is proposing a recall referendum.

A Bolivian constitutional assembly has approved a package of "reforms" including allowing the president to seek re-election as often as he likes, the nationalization of hydrocarbon industries, and a greater inclusion of indigenous people in government.

Among other things, critics say that the changes will reduce the powers enjoyed by Bolivia's nine provinces.

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