Bolivian President Evo Morales handed over last weekend checks for the amount of USD 271,000 granted by Venezuela, at the beginning of his "Yes" campaign ahead of a recall referendum next August 10th.

The vote will decide the destiny of Morales, his Vice-President and nine governors.

Morales delivered last Sunday a USD 136,000-check in Cliza municipality, central Cochabamba department, intended to be spent in works and development of multiple projects, DPA reported.

The president, who took part in a parade to commemorate the 170th anniversary of Cliza, promised to give the municipality USD 2 million as proceeds from the tax joint participation system.