Special Report - March 2007

Upon his reelection in December 2006, President Hugo Chávez has recast his intention to seek a constitutional amendment which will allow indefinite presidential reelection. He is presenting this now as part of a package meant to establish in Venezuela what he calls '21st century socialism'. He will be submitting his proposal for a new round of constitutional reforms to the electorate in a referendum, which he has hinted could take place this very year.