European Union asks Chávez "to offer a hand to all Venezuelans"

The representative of the European Union for External Relations, Catherine Ashton, asked Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez to avail himself of his renewed government to reach out a hand to all the sectors of the society and foster fundamental liberties.

"I have taken note of Hugo Chávez's victory in the presidential election and I would like to congratulate him for his reelection," Ashton said in a press release, AFP quoted.

"Responsibility comes along with victory," she added.

"In his new term in office, President Chávez should offer a hand to all the sectors of the Venezuelan society to enhance the country institutions and promote fundamental liberties," she recommended.