Something tells me they will have the votes for the referendum, barring funny business by Maduro.
Caracas (AFP) – Venezuelans queued to get fingerprinted Monday in a crucial phase of efforts to force President Nicolas Maduro from power, after food shortages sparked deadly protests and looting.
Thousands of Maduro’s opponents lined up to submit their fingerprints so electoral authorities can authenticate signatures on a petition calling for a referendum on his rule.
The procedures, due to run until Friday, could make or break the bid to hold a recall vote on Maduro.
The opposition says he must be removed to rescue the South American country from economic disaster.
Crowds of citizens holding identity cards queued up to have their electronic prints taken at the National Electoral Council in Caracas and around the country.
“We want another country — a nice one,” said Amanda Zerpa, 59, leaning on a cane after giving her fingerprints.
“They are not governing the country well.”