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By 12:14am local time, Evo Morales' lead over Carlos Mesa ticked over the magic 10% mark. Morales had already claimed a first-round victory. Opposition and OAS both demand a second round. #BoliviaDecide #EleccionesBo2019Permalink On twitter.com
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Given unexplained stops and starts in both counts and 4 resignations of electoral authorities, public trust in the vote count is low, especially among the opposition.Permalink On twitter.com
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This is exactly the moment when impartial, neutral arbiters are essential. Unfortunately, the MAS-IPSP has prioritized loyalty in electoral, judicial officeholders.Permalink On twitter.com
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Equally unfortunately, the leading election observers are from the OAS, which has made partisan comments about the recent leftist protests in the region.Permalink On twitter.com
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In many US elections, a vote this close would trigger and automatic manual recount. There is some possibility of a table-by-table audit.Permalink On twitter.com
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Also in an election this close, evidence of fraud could invalidate or delegitimize the outcome. There are unconfirmed reports of ballot and vote count manipulation.Permalink On twitter.com
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The latter fact has prompted the suggestion that holding a runoff is the best way to clear up any dispute over the legitimacy of this election.On twitter.com
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However, the last 48 hours would make a horrible start to an Evo Morales runoff campaign, so he has little incentive to opt for a second vote unless electoral authorities or protests force him to.Permalink On twitter.com