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=**MERCOSUR Proud of Bolivian Elections**=


 * Prensa Latina, Buenos Aires, Dec 19**

Country members of the Southern Common Market have expressed pride in the Bolivian presidential elections, where Movement towards Socialism leader Evo Morales was elected.

A statement released Monday by Argentina's Foreign Ministry and signed by MERCOSUR Permanent

Representatives Commission chair Carlos "Cacho" Alvarez describes Bolivian citizens" attitude as exemplary.

Alvarez was in Bolivia as a MERCOSUR election observer.

"Sunday, December 18, 2005 will be remembered by all Latin Americans as a landmark in the region"s inexorable road to democracy."

Alvarez highlighted the role played by President Eduardo Rodriguez Veltze so that this transition phase reached Election Day in the best way.

"Results released, unique in Bolivia's history of democracy, allow a prediction of a new era of national harmony and institutional stability that we, regional countries, will accompany with deep commitment and respect," he stressed.

Addressing "Bolivian brothers" he said that "MERCOSUR is at the disposal of those in charge of the next government for any support that is deemed necessary."

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