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- Vote took place December 2, 2007
- Poll Results
- 51% Opposed the bill
- 49% Supported the bill
- Vote Result: Referendum defeated
- Key Reform Proposals
- Indefinite presidential re-election with 6-7 year terms
- Repeal of Central Bank autonomy
- Re-organization of administrative districts
- Work day cut from 8-6 hours
- Voting age lowered from 18-16
- Extension of social security benefits
- 44% of voters abstained from the votePretext: Chavez defeated over reform vote(December 3, 2007)
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Venezuelan voters defeated a referendum introduced by President Hugo Chavez. The referendum would have amended the constitution by abolishing presidential term limits. The vote marks a victory for those who oppose Chaves' socialist reform agenda.
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Quotes
- "I will not withdraw even one comma of this proposal, this proposal is still alive..."
- "Venezuela won today, democracy won today, and I am sure that this victory for the Venezuelan people will have a very important impact in the rest of Latin America"
- "It looks like the people spoke their minds, and they voted against the reforms that Hugo Chavez had recommended and I think that bodes well for the country's future and freedom and liberty"
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Chavez Referendum Questions
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Will the O.A.S. allow Hugo Chavez to be the next Hitler? It's clear this is the direction Venezuela is heading towards. Will it be to late? 3 AnswersAs a Venezuelan I can say that the O.A.S. it's a lost case, they have already allowed Chavez to violate the democratic card not one, but several times. Hugo Ch... read more -
Why is Chavez cutting ties with Colombia? 3 AnswersHi I'm from Venezuela and I can explain you better. First Chavez is losing popularity, he no longer has Bush in the Us presidency, he needs an enemy, he needs ... read more -
Why didnt people like Cesar Chavez? 1 AnswerLike most Civil Rights and Labor activists Cesar Chavez main opponents would be large business owners and right wing leaning people who did not like to see the ... read more -
Who is the translator in this exchange between Barack Obama and Hugo Chavez? 1 AnswerI went through a number of articles, and they are all virtual copies of the one linked here. None gives the lady's name, or any additional info on her. Apparent... read more
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Chavez Referendum Blogs and Commentaries
- Google Blog Search: Chavez Referendum
- Daily Kos: Chavez Referendum Fails (for now) (Decmber 3, 2007)
- The Huffington Post: Chavez Threatens To Cut Off Oil To US (November 30, 2007)
- Bloomberg.com: Chavez Threatens to Seize Banks, Shut Down Media As Vote Looms (December 1, 2007)
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¡PREGUNTA?RT @Halgac: 2006: Cierre Rctv 2007: Referéndum Enmienda 2008:Elecc. Regionales. ¿Cual será el "regalo" de Chavez en Dic 2009?
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¡PREGUNTA?RT @Halgac: 2006: Cierre Rctv 2007: Referéndum Enmienda 2008:Elecc. Regionales. ¿Cual será el "regalo" de Chavez en Dic 2009?
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@NelsonBocaranda 2006: Cierre Rctv 2007: Referéndum Enmienda 2008:Elecc. Regionales. ¿Cual será el "regalo" de Chavez en Dic 2009?
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Chávez "2010 va a ser dificil. Referendum revocatorio, elecciones AN..." creo que está chingo porque le lanzen un RR...jajaja
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@LuisCarlos Chávez dijo luego del Referéndum que no estábamos preparados. Luego dijo que no lo entendimos. Luego culpo a la AN...
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