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Bolivian President Wins Point, Ends Hunger Strike

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(Newser) – Bolivian President Evo Morales ended his hunger strike today after the country’s legislature agreed to pass a law further enfranchising his native constituency, Bloomberg reports. The bill passed after Morales reduced his demand for new indigenous voting districts from 14 to seven. “The Bolivian people will never forget this revolutionary process,” the president said moments after ending the five-day fast.

Bolivia's President Evo Morales, right, drinks a beverage during a press conference on his second day of hunger strike.
Bolivia's President Evo Morales, right, drinks a beverage during a press conference on his second day of hunger strike.   (AP Photo)
Bolivia's President Evo Morales.
Bolivia's President Evo Morales.   (AP Photo)
Bolivia's President Evo Morales talks on his mobile phone during the third day of his hunger strike in La Paz.
Bolivia's President Evo Morales talks on his mobile phone during the third day of his hunger strike in La Paz.   (AP Photo)
Bolivia's President Evo Morales, right, talks on his mobile phone at the presidential palace as he sets a hunger strike in La Paz.
Bolivia's President Evo Morales, right, talks on his mobile phone at the presidential palace as he sets a hunger strike in La Paz.   (AP Photo)
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Apr 14, 09 6:35 PM CDT
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