referendum

Hugo Chavez, president for life – now a possibility

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Over 54% of Venezuelan voters opted for Hugo Chavez to be able to stay in power for an indefinite period on Sunday. Our Observers on both sides weigh in...

Gay marriage outlawed anew in California. Are Mormons to blame?

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Since same-sex marriage was banned in California last Tuesday, gay activists have rallied against the vote with daily protests, blaming the Mormon Church for swaying the electorate with a cash-crammed campaign. One blogger is calling for a "boycott of the State of Utah" and all business owners who donated to the cause. Read more...

EU referendum in Ireland: "We've got as much as we can, let's get out now"

If the Irish people vote "No" to the Lisbon Treaty today, the document will be binned. A traditionally pro-Europe nation, last week the polls showed a change in opinion, with "No" coming out as the likely winner. Irish voters from both sides tell us why the treaty is "scary". Read more...

Online reactions to the 'No' vote in Venezuela

Material compiled by Cristiano de Sa Fagundes, our regional editor for Latin America.

Hugo Chavez counted on the people to support his constitutional reform. But the people didn't follow. This is the first time the Venezuelan president has been defeated since he was elected. The event was thoroughly celebrated by his opponents and closely watched by bloggers throughout Latin America.
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Post your questions to contributing bloggers: Emiliano Crespo (Mexico), Nelson Franco Jobim (Brazil), Freddy Armas (Venezuela).


A civil servant of the electoral centre filmed Hugo Chavez all smiles as voting came to a close.

Video posted on 2 december