LA PAZ, Bolivia, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- High-stakes talks are taking place in Bolivia this weekend as President Evo Morales tries to keep his country whole.
Morales, a leftist, is in negotiations with governors of largely white provinces in the east who want autonomy, CNN reported Saturday. The talks began Thursday.
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Tensions erupted this month between the two sides, leaving at least 30 dead.
Four provinces controlled by the opposition are also seeking a greater share of natural gas revenues.
Julian Torrico, a peasant leader, said he and other Morales supporters will storm the eastern city of Santa Cruz if the talks do not yield progress.
