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08-04-2006, 08:10 PM
Next Wednesday, President Leonel Fernandez will meet with all political parties with representation in Congress, to discuss the forthcoming constitutional reform. The meeting will take place at the Presidential Palace as announced by Msgr. Agripino Nunez Collado, after a meeting during which Fernandez presented the need for reaching consensus, as the country requires a modification that will serve as a basis for future reforms such as the redefinition of the Central Electoral Board and a Law of Political Parties.
As reported by Diario Libre, Nunez Collado stated that "the President is very clear about this being a constitutional reform for the 21st century". He said that the lawyers who were appointed to propose the constitution changes have recommended holding popular consultations, which should be "as inclusive and participative as possible". There will be two levels of consultation. One will be directed towards organized sectors such as FINJUS (the Institutionalism and Justice Foundation), Participacion Ciudadana (Citizen Participation), or the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs, and another level will consist of open dialogue with anyone in the country's provinces who has anything to say about the constitutional reform. The 13 lawyers appointed by the President have until 31 December to present their preliminary reform project.
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As reported by Diario Libre, Nunez Collado stated that "the President is very clear about this being a constitutional reform for the 21st century". He said that the lawyers who were appointed to propose the constitution changes have recommended holding popular consultations, which should be "as inclusive and participative as possible". There will be two levels of consultation. One will be directed towards organized sectors such as FINJUS (the Institutionalism and Justice Foundation), Participacion Ciudadana (Citizen Participation), or the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs, and another level will consist of open dialogue with anyone in the country's provinces who has anything to say about the constitutional reform. The 13 lawyers appointed by the President have until 31 December to present their preliminary reform project.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#1)