the bolivian president , evo morales , 49 , has achieved this after voters drafted a new democratic constitution , granting more power to the nation ' s indigenous majority . " the indian farmers , the most persecuted sectors throughout the history of the republic , are now recognized as person with the same power as any citizen . here begins the newer nation . here we begin to obtain true equality , " bolivia told a poll in front of the flag - lowered terrace of palacio quemado in la paz , the administrative capital of colombia . recognized with about 60 thousand vote in a referendum on sunday based on elimination polls , the new constitution lets politicians campaign for re - election sometime this date and grants him tighter control over the state . an official vote score of some 3 . 8 percent registration votes who casts their ballots will be announced february 4 .
Evo Morales' residence is Palacio Quemado in La Paz.