Brazil's Group of Friends representative vouches for sovereign political will of Venezuelan People

<a href=www.vheadline.com>Venezuela's Electronic News Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2003 By: Patrick J. O'Donoghue

Brazil's Six-nation Group of Friends representative and general sub-secretary of the Brazil-Venezuela bi-lateral relations policy, Gilberto Saboia says the undertaking of the recall referendum depends on the will of the Venezuelan people. 

Speaking after meeting Venezuelan Executive Vice President, Jose Vicente Rangel, Saboia has made the comment that from the very start it was understood by all members of the Group of Friends that it was a process Venezuelans have to pursue themselves. 

• Saboia says he believes that the way forward depends on the sovereign will of Venezuelan People in compliance with the Constitution and the response must be democratic. 

"The Group of Friends are ready to help wherever necessary and that is why we are meeting here in Caracas for two days to see how we can help."