VOICED : Oposicion venezolana puede avanzar en referendo contra Maduro

The Venezuelan Electoral Council has approved the opposition's move towards a presidential recall referendum. The validation of 200,000 signatures has been announced, meeting the 1% requirement across all states. The opposition has a limited timeframe to request the referendum, facing accusations of fraud from the government. They aim to conduct the referendum before January 10, 2017, to trigger elections if President Maduro loses. If the referendum occurs after this date, the Vice President will complete the term.

What did the Venezuelan Electoral Council approve for the opposition?

• A new political party

• A change in electoral laws

• A presidential recall referendum

• A new presidential election

How many signatures were validated to activate the consultation?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 400,000

• 300,000

What is the opposition required to do after the initial validation?

• Organize a protest

• Wait for a new election date

• Gather 4 million signatures

• Submit a new proposal

What is the government accusing the opposition of during the referendum process?

• Corruption

• Violence

• Fraud

• Bribery

What happens if the referendum is held after January 10, 2017, and Maduro is revoked?

• New elections are held

• The vice president completes the term

• The referendum is invalidated

• The opposition takes over