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Sat 08 Aug 2008Morales aims to 'refound' Bolivia
LA PAZ: Bolivian president Evo Morales on Thursday set the date for a national referendum to seek approval for a new constitution strongly opposed by his right-wing rivals.
Mr Morales made implementing a new constitution a pillar of his reform agenda when he took office in early 2006, saying it would empower the poor indigenous majority that forms his support base. He vowed to forge ahead with the constitution after winning a resounding victory in a recall vote earlier this month.
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