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08/09/2004:

"Venezuela President Dominate Polls for Recall Referendum"

A week before the Aug 15 recall referendum on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, new polls continue showing the embattled leader as the winner of the long awaited recall. Chavez's advantage ranges between 8 and 31 percent, depending on the poll.

Ultimas Noticias, Venezuela's highest circulation newspaper, reported yesterday that pro-opposition pollsters Consultores 21 gave the "no" recall option 55% support, and 45% to the opposition's "yes".

According to the paper, U.S. opinion research firm Evans McDonough Company and Venezuelan firm Varianzas Opinion, gave Chavez a 51% of support and 43% to the opposition.

Polling firm Impediosa puts the "no" option at 53%, and the anti-Chavez "yes" at 39%, according to Ultimas Noticias.

Full Article : venezuelanalysis.com