Attorney General's Office summons CTV secretary general 

www.vheadline.com Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 By: Robert Rudnicki

Venezuela's Attorney General's Office has summoned Confederation of Trade Unions (CTV) secretary general Manuel Cova, however the reasons for the summons are so far unknown. 

The call follows an arrest warrant being issued for CTV president Carlos Ortega several days ago, and as a result Ortega remains in hiding. 

Although Cova was not told why he was summoned he insists "it forms part of the government's political persecution campaign with the help of the judiciary against opposition leaders."

His lawyers will now be seeking additional information on the summons before he decides whether or not to attend.

Cova also said that the CTV will inform international trade union groups of the situation in Venezuela when they arrive later today.