seminar Venezuela 9 November
Transnational Institute - 07.11.2007 10:57
*Towards a 'Bolivarian' Democracy in Venezuela: the meaning and
prospects of constitutional reform*
Time: 6.30pm, Friday 9 November
Place: Transnational Institute, 25 De Wittenstraat, Amsterdam
According to President Hugo Chavez, proposals to reform the Venezuelan
constitution will aid the creation of a new 'Bolivarian' democracy. The
core elements of the proposed legislation include changes in the powers
of the President, increased citizens' participation, and various social
and economic measures that aim to make the country more inclusive and
egalitarian. These will be put to a referendum.
TNI and the Venezuelan Embassy in The Netherlands invite you to a debate
on the implications of these reforms.
Speakers include:
* Hon. Agustín Pérez Celis*, Venezuelan Ambassador to The Netherlands
* Juan Carlos Monedero*, Professor of Political Sciences at the
Complutense, University of Madrid and Research Co-ordinator at the
Centro Internacional Miranda in Caracas.
* Daniel Chavez, Fellow and New Politics Programme Co-ordinator of
Transnational Institute
Chair: Fiona Dove, director Transnational Institute
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More information contact Andrea Sturkenboom,
 andrea@tni.org or 020 6626608
Transnational Institute
 http://www.tni.org
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