Holding Recall Referendum is a Must for the Sake of Venezuela

The Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) opposition coalition successfully overcame the trance state it was put in by an illegal decision made by the four directors of the National Electoral Council (CNE) who owe allegiance to the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV). As was to be expected, these four ladies placed all the possible obstacles in the way to prevent Venezuelan citizens from exercising a right established in the Constitution.  These obstacles are such that is very difficult to comply with the collection of the 20% of signatures of voters to activate the referendum and make Nicolás Maduro leave the presidency of the Republic in a democratic manner.  The MUD took its time to announce its decision. It did after a broad consultation process. We recognize that taking some time was the right thing to do. More…