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Recall vote set in divided Bolivia
May 13 2008, Joey

In a rare instance of political accord, President Evo Morales and his critics have agreed to support a recall election for Morales and all eight sitting state governors.

The referendum, scheduled for Aug. 10, will mark the third national vote in less..

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