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2008 Tarija autonomy referendum

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An autonomy referendum was held in Tarija Department in Bolivia on 22 June 2008, following the autonomy referendum held in Santa Cruz Department on 4 May 2008 and the autonomy referendums held in Beni Department and Pando Department on 1 June 2008.[1]

Departments of Bolivia

The referendum was approved with over 80% in favour, though most supporters of President Morales did not vote.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Defying Morales, two Bolivian provinces back autonomy". Agence France-Presse. Trinidad, Bolivia. 2008-06-01. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20.
  2. ^ "Bolivia region 'chooses autonomy'". BBC News. 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2022-11-13.