Capriles' campaign team signs electoral pact ahead of presidential vote

Representatives of the opposition campaign team Comando Venezuela on Tuesday signed the agreement proposed by the National Electoral Council (CNE) ahead of the presidential election on October 7.

They demanded that the CNE takes a stance on the use of mandatory radio and television broadcasts and public funds to promote the candidacy of President Hugo Chávez.

"This agreement should be explicit about mandatory broadcasts, the use of the 10 minutes of radio and television broadcasts provided for under the radio and TV responsibility law, and the use of public resources (for electioneering)," said Márquez.

"We will sign the agreement hoping that starting tomorrow there will be no more mandatory radio and television broadcasts to promote the candidacy of the official candidate. We will sign the agreement hoping that starting tomorrow public funds will not be used to promote any candidacy," he added.