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Say Yes o Say No, Who wins this sunday on the Venezuela referendum ?
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Both markets ask the question whether the referendum that would end term limits will pass. Chavez's backers say that ending those limits is the only way President Hugo Chavez can complete his socialist revolution.
Background:
Background: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7884481.stm
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/world/americas/09venez.html?_r=1
CARACAS, Venezuela —
The campaign on a referendum to allow President Hugo Chávez to run for re-election indefinitely has intensified, with both supporters, pictured, and opponents holding rallies on Saturday.
RULES:
1.- BETTTING STOP'S AT 12:00 est ( GMT - 5 )
2.- THE WINNER IS ANNOUNCE BY THE VEN. ELECTORAL AUTHORITIES, EVEN IF IT'S BY 1 VOTE
This is Mr. Chávez’s second try in less than two years at extending his stay in office, which he says is necessary to continue the socialist-inspired revolution that he began here a decade ago. The narrow rejection of his attempt in late 2007 — part of a broader constitutional overhaul — was an embarrassing blow for a leader used to adulation.
The referendum next Sunday also offers an opening for Venezuela’s fractious opposition to look beyond 2013, when Mr. Chávez’s current six-year term expires. The president’s followers control every political institution of importance at the federal level, including the Supreme Court and National Assembly.
“For the opposition, the referendum is quite important because they continue to lack a leader capable of challenging Chávez for the presidency,” said Gregory Wilpert, a Venezuela specialist who teaches political science at Brooklyn College.
Just two months ago, Mr. Chávez’s allies lost ground in regional elections, with areas like Maracaibo, the second-largest city, and impoverished districts of Caracas going to the opposition.
But the momentum from those victories has given way to a tight race over the 54-year-old president’s bid to stay in office for years longer, or even decades, as he has hinted.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/world/americas/09venez.html?_r=1
CARACAS, Venezuela —
The campaign on a referendum to allow President Hugo Chávez to run for re-election indefinitely has intensified, with both supporters, pictured, and opponents holding rallies on Saturday.
RULES:
1.- BETTTING STOP'S AT 12:00 est ( GMT - 5 )
2.- THE WINNER IS ANNOUNCE BY THE VEN. ELECTORAL AUTHORITIES, EVEN IF IT'S BY 1 VOTE
This is Mr. Chávez’s second try in less than two years at extending his stay in office, which he says is necessary to continue the socialist-inspired revolution that he began here a decade ago. The narrow rejection of his attempt in late 2007 — part of a broader constitutional overhaul — was an embarrassing blow for a leader used to adulation.
The referendum next Sunday also offers an opening for Venezuela’s fractious opposition to look beyond 2013, when Mr. Chávez’s current six-year term expires. The president’s followers control every political institution of importance at the federal level, including the Supreme Court and National Assembly.
“For the opposition, the referendum is quite important because they continue to lack a leader capable of challenging Chávez for the presidency,” said Gregory Wilpert, a Venezuela specialist who teaches political science at Brooklyn College.
Just two months ago, Mr. Chávez’s allies lost ground in regional elections, with areas like Maracaibo, the second-largest city, and impoverished districts of Caracas going to the opposition.
But the momentum from those victories has given way to a tight race over the 54-year-old president’s bid to stay in office for years longer, or even decades, as he has hinted.
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.www.cnn.com, www.nytimes.com
Forecast history %
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| No, President Chavez loses |
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- Predictions: 32 |
Comments: 3
Suspend date: Sun 15th Feb 9am PST
Initial likelihoods: Yes, President Chavez wins: 50%, No, President Chavez loses: 50%
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Both markets ask the question whether the referendum that would end term limits will pass. Chavez's backers say that ending those limits is the only way President Hugo Chavez can complete his socialist revolution.
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Both markets ask the question whether the referendum that would end term limits will pass. Chavez's backers say that ending those limits is the only way President Hugo Chavez can complete his socialist revolution.
Suspend date: Sun 15th Feb 9am PST details 
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