October 20: A preliminary count based on roughly 84% of the vote reveals Morales leading former president Carlos Mesa by roughly 45 to 38%. If the margin holds, there would be a runoff election. At about eight in the evening, the vote apparently freezes.
October 21: When the announced vote tally resumes, Morales surges to an approximate 46 to 37 percent lead. The Organization of American States (OAS) labels the shift as "drastic and inexplicable" and protests break out.
October 23: Morales accuses his enemies of a coup with international assistance. The OAS recommends a runoff election regardless of the results.
October 24: With over 99% of the vote tallied, the results are announced: Morales 47% to Mesa 36.5%. Morales declares victory. Mesa refuses to concede. Mexico, Venezuela and Cuba support Morales while Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the European Union and the USA demand a runoff election.
October 25: The final tally supports Morales. The electoral tribunal declares him the winner. The United Nations Security General calls for an election audit.
October 26: Morales agrees to an audit.
October 30: Two protesters die in Santa Cruz. Protests continue.
October 31: The OAS begins the audit.
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