OAS-led negotiations lead to signing of non-violence pact

www.vheadline.com Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 By: Robert Rudnicki

The peace negotiations organized and led by Organization of American States (OAS) secretary general that have been continuing on and off since November have finally produced at least some results, with government and opposition negotiators agreeing to sign a declaration renouncing violence. 

The details of the accord will be made public later today, at 4:00 p.m. Caracas time during a press conference with all negotiators present. 

The agreement was suggested by Gaviria and is believed to contain an eight point proposal, including the reduction of crime across the country, the setting up of a joint commission made up of government and opposition representatives and also something with regard to the media.

The media issue will be of particular importance as the government continues to push forward with its media content law and its legal action against Venezuela's four main privately owned TV stations.