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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8653

26 February 2004
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THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) eu/venezuela
EU expresses concern about process of counting signatures in favour of referendum

Brussels, 25/02/2004 (Agence Europe) - The European Union is concerned about the delays in the process of verifying petitions calling for a recall referendum in Venezuela, it is stated in a declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU.

Two months ago, the opposition to the Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, submitted a petition calling for a referendum to be organised on holding new elections. The number of signatures is the subject of polemic in Venezuela, with President Chavez...

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