The international mediators in the country are becoming worried by the
heightened tension as the periods for gathering signatures on the petitions
calling for recall referenda draw closer. The first petitions, calling for
recall referenda on opposition congressmen, goes into circulation on 21 November
for four days. The big petition is the one calling for a referendum on whether
President Hugo Chávez should remain in office. That starts to circulate on 28
November, also for four days. Altogether 72 recall petitions will be circulated.
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