Referendum on President Venezuela in 2017

Venezuelans may decide in a referendum early next year if President Nicolas Maduro may remain.

The Communication is a setback for the opposition. Opponents of the socialist leader to see him still prefer to leave this year. If voters in 2016 decide to drop Maduro new elections. would be vice president to take over at the departure in 2017.

The president, according to polls extremely unpopular. Venezuela is in a deep economic crisis. At the most basic goods, from food to toilet paper, have serious deficits.