Voting Tables - CLOSED

Four o'clock marked the close of voting for the Referendum held on July 18, 2004. There have been reports that some tables were closed even though, law stipulates that as long as there are people in line, the table is to remain open. Some international observers have attempted to reopen the books, but were not authorized to make these recommendations.

According to the Knight-Ridder Tribune news service, the measures have passed. The headline states "Bolivian voters appear to support gas industry nationalization", which shows that there seems to be a question of interpretation regarding the five questions. Many social sector groups decided to write "Nacionalizacion" on the ballot as a sign or protest.