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La Paz, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Evo Morales promulgates today the new Bolivia Constitution, approved by 61.4 percent during the January 25 referendum. According to the leader, the Magna Carta marks the beginning of the transition from a neocolonial State to one that is plurinational with equal rights for all citizens. He stressed it also represents a historic document, the first decision consulted with the peoples, after 16 Supreme Decrees and two modifications. The historic signing ceremony will take place in El Alto city, in presence of a massive number of people. Nearly a million people including farmer leaders, workers and natives will witness the official signing ceremony. Statistics revealed Friday a total of 2,064,417 citizens in support of Bolivia’s new Constitution, while 1,296,175 were opposed. nm/gdb wmr mf PL-17
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