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However, voters rejected by substantial margins his policies in Sucre, the seat of the judiciary, and the petroleum rich provinces or departments of eastern Santa Cruz and Tarija.

Nevertheless, Reuters reported that Morales told a cheering crowd that "we're here to move forward with the recovery of our natural resources, the consolidation of nationalization and the state takeover of companies."

Although tin miners were among those violently protesting prior to Sunday's election, Election Day itself was relatively quiet. Final election results are not anticipated for a few days.