I just read some of the early reports that the election in Velezuela is showing the constitutional reform measures were not approved. According to reports issued at 12:30 Monday morning the count stands at 51% No to 49% yes. This is an interesting message being that Chavez won last years election 63% to 37%. Venezuela has had 9 elections since Chavez coming to power and this is the first election the Chavez administration has lost. A clear message and indication of where the voting majority stands.. Although only 9 million of the 16 million registered voters came out to vote - which is much less voter turn out than last years election, the results have been accepted by Chavez. These results will send strong repercussions throughout Latin America and will have an influence in the development of Participatory Democracy in other countries. More importantly, over 200 observers from 50 countries monitored the election which took place without any problems, a sign that democracy works where the people participate. The best to the Venezuelan people seeking self determination. Un Abrazo..