By Joshua Emberton
As an update last weeks blog, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez just won the referendum that would eliminate term limits and allow him to run for reelection indefinitely. This is important not only for for Venezuela, but for the United States and the rest of the world. Venezuela has after all, been a controversial open to American power.
The purpose of this referendum was so that Chavez could complete Venezuela's transition to Socialism. Not even Chavez knows how long this process will take. Just to pose a question but is this a sincere claim or a typical political stunt to hold onto the Office of the President?
Supporters of this referendum believe that if Chavez leaves, all the efforts for the poor will go with him.
Opponents claim that Chavez already has to much power with the Courts and the legal system and giving him this will be going over the line indefintely.
In my personal opinion, it is not democracy if you keep pushing a referendum through until you win. A country isn't something to be shaped by one person alone just because they think they have a good idea. However, it will be interesting to see what road Chavez takes his country with all his power.
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