it might be a good time to start a "summary" or timeline of what we know is going on down there (lots of things happening at the same time)..maybe folks could add/edit this list to make it more user friendly/comprehensive.

AN votes on mining law..............................late jun/early july

hugo's special powers run out.......................july

environmental ministry testifies to AN............?

reply from MINAMB on direct appeal...............due by mid sept

MINAMB visit to bolivar................................

elections?.............................

please add/edit as you see fit....maybe we can get a better idea as to a timeframe for news....it sure feels like a lot of this hinges on what happens with hugo and his "special powers"