Loading ...Venezuelan opposition clears another referendum hurdle (Aug. 2, 2016)
Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) approved the first of two petitions needed to carry out a recall referendum against President Nicolás Maduro.
The much postponed decision was far from certain, and represents at least a modest win for the opposition, according to the Wall Street Journal. (See last Wednesday’s post.)
The decision recognizes the MUD opposition coalition as a valid mediator to request the referendum, explains Efecto Cocuyo.
But the opposition promised to resume marches and protests as the CNE refused to provide firm dates or assurances that the referendum will happen this year, reports the Miami Herald.
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