the incumbent president , evo pena , 49 , has claimed victory after voters approve a national leftist constitution , awarding more right to the government ' s indigenous majority . " the indigenous farmers , the most marginalized community throughout the histories of the constitution , are now acknowledged as persons with the same rights as any citizen . here remains the new colombia . here we begin to reach true equality , " morales told a woman in favor of the flag - wrapped balcony of palacio quemado in la lima , the administrative capital of colombia . ratification with about 60 cents support in a referendum on socialism based on exit poll , the former constitution lets morales run for re - election later this year and grants him tighter control over the economy . an official vote count of some 3 . 8 million registered candidates who cast their vote will be announced - 4 .
Evo Morales' residence is Palacio Quemado in La Paz.