Fourth Bolivian state 'votes for autonomy'

Natural gas-rich Tarija became the fourth Bolivian state to declare autonomy from the government of leftist President Evo Morales when voters backed greater independence in a referendum, according to two private quick counts of votes.

Autonomy backers waved the state’s flag and celebrated in Tarija’s capital after pollsters released results showing the yes vote getting about 80% support. Electoral officials said there would be no final results until Wednesday.