Santa Cruz, a beacon of hope for Bolivian opposition to Evo Morales The eastern department of Santa Cruz, an historic stronghold of opposition to president Evo Morales, has seen tensions relax in recent years after the government's move to the political centre. But that could all change after Morales' decision to run for an unprecedented fourth term after 13 years in power, which is being criticised by some Bolivians and strongly criticized by an opposition fearful the country could become an autocracy if the 59-year-old indigenous president wins again. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES