The petition
In December 2005, Bolivians elected Evo Morales by a clear majority as the first president of Bolivia to represent the indigenous majority, which had been excluded from political and social life for the previous 182 years in this country.
President Evo Morales respected his promise to convene a Constituant Assembly with the mandate to fully integrate the indigenous majorities in the political sphere and improve their situation after centuries of social injustice. The Constituant Assembly was to submit the constitutional text for approval by means of a referendum.
While we understand the minority opposition’s right to have its voice heard in the constitutional process, the systematic interruption of the Constituant Assembly’s sittings, as well as the recent violent protests and calls for civil disobedience, are impeding the exercise of democratic deliberations that must take place in the greatest calm and respect.
We are also concerned about the multiplication of racist declarations, that not only impede pacific deliberation, but are also unacceptable in any democratic society.
We express our solidarity with the democratically elected government, and support the constitutional reforms demanded by the majority of Bolivians.
We condemn the calls to violence and secession. These can be interpreted as antidemocratic attempts to deny the oppressed majority of the right to reshape Bolivia on a more equitable basis and in recognition of its First Nations.
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