ian, at this level kry has gone from a speculation play to a valuation play....unfortunately, theres a lot of those around right now...

the solution seems very simple to me....go to hugo (not sanz/etc.) and simply tell him:

"we've done all you've asked, we've supported you at every turn but in the true sense of socialism we must do what is right for the people now....we need a positive answer by date (prior to mid november) or we'll have no choice but to air our concerns in the venezuelan media, support other political parties and initiate legal preceedings..we apologize for any inconveneince...GFY.."

maybe leave out the GFY part but you get the idea...