VOL. XLV

No 47

25-November-2002

VENEZUELA

Chavez Opponents Call General Strike For 2 December

Opponents of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez have called for a general strike to take place on 2 December in order to force their demand that a national referendum be held on Mr Chavezs presidency. The leader of the Venezuelan Workers Confederation, Carlos Ortega, made the announcement on 21 November during a news conference. The countrys largest business association, Fedecamaras, has endorsed the...