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TARIJA, Bolivia — Natural- gas-rich Tarija became the fourth Bolivian state to declare autonomy from the central government of leftist President Evo Morales on Sunday when voters backed greater independence in a referendum, according to a private quick- count of votes.
Autonomy supporters celebrated in the city of Tarija’s main plaza after polling company Ipsos Apoyo, ap and Mercado released results showing the “yes” vote getting 82 percent support. Electoral officials said there would be no final results until Wednesday.
The referendum followed similar votes in three other lowland states. Morales has called the referenda illegal attempts to cripple his government.
