Venezuela: Petition campaign moves ahead

The petition campaign currently underway in Venezuela to collect signatures demanding that US President Barack Obama rescind his executive order declaring Venezuela a threat to US national security is proceeding full steam ahead. More than five million signatures have thus far been collected. Across the country rallies to promote the campaign have taken on a festive character and one the accompanying activities is the production of the largest Venezuelan flag ever, which will be unveiled on April 12. teleSUR