The government of Venezuela warned the European Union about the consequences of any statement rejecting next December 2 referendum on the changes to the Venezuelan Constitution proposed by President Hugo Chávez, right before the European Parliament addressed the issue in Brussels on Wednesday. "So far, the other European institutions have shown respect for Venezuelan sovereignty. If intervention happened, if our people were disrespected, both the Venezuelan government and the people are going to reject it," said Venezuelan Ambassador to the EU Alejandro Fleming at the European Parliament.
Note EU-Digest: "Venezuelan Ambassador to the EU Alejandro Fleming should be aware that the EU respects the right of freedom of expression and that its citizens and governments consequently are free to use that freedom any way they see fit. This includes being critical or positive about the present state of affairs in Venezuela."
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