The mission of the ‘Group of Friend Nations’ of Venezuela took off yesterday in a move to support efforts of the OAS (Organisation of American States) in finding a peaceful solution to the social-political crisis underway since December. The delegates of Brazil, Mexico, Chile, US, Spain and Portugal will meet in the next hours with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, representatives of the Democratic Co-ordination – network that unites the opposition movements – Foreign Minister Roy Chaderton and 12 members of the ‘Table of dialogue’ instituted by OAS secretary general Cesar Gaviria. The facilitators of the negotiation for the moment sustain the plan presented by former US president Jimmy Carter, who proposed to amend the Constitution – with a reduction of the presidential term from 6 to 4 years – to consent the convocation of anticipated elections or a ‘revocatory referendum’, wanted by the opposition. The consultation, always based on the Constitution, could not however be held before August 19, when Chavez’s term will be midway. A demonstration of support for the press is set for today, while Sunday a petition (‘firmazo’) will be handed out in support of an electoral solution to the crisis.
Friday, January 31, 2003
Misna Main
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