venezuelan president says he will accept referendum
«venezuelan president hugo chavez told international observers yesterday that he will accept a recall referendum on his rule, as his foes completed three days of final checks that will decide whether he faces a vote this year. speaking after meeting with former US president jimmy carter, mr chavez said he was ready to go to the polls if the opposition manages to reach the verified 2,4 million signatures needed to trigger a referendum. opponents say they fear mr chavez has manipulated key authorities to block the referendum challenge and expect him to reject any ruling to allow a vote on his mandate.»source: reuters, via globe and mail.
note: for analysis and context, i urge you to read «US has few options against venezuela's chavez».
