Evo Morales claims victory in Bolivia elections

Evo Morales claims victory in Bolivia elections

President says he has votes to avoid second round against Carlos Mesa

By Beyza Binnur Donmez

ANKARA (AA) - Bolivia's president has declared himself the winner of the presidential elections Thursday after the first round, saying a 10% lead needed for victory has been achieved.

Evo Morales said in a press conference broadcast live on Twitter he had the needed votes against rival Carlos Mesa to avoid a second round.

According to Bolivian Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), Morales is leading Sunday's election with 46.83% of the vote, while his main opponent has 36.7%, with more than 98% of votes counted.

The TSE gives the victory to a candidate who has at least 50% plus one, or 40% with a 10-point advantage over the second place candidate in the first round.

Mesa said he will not recognize Morales' victory, claiming there was "fraud" in the vote count.

If Morales re-elected it will be his fourth consecutive term in the office.


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