President Leonel Fernández met with telecommunications companies and explained that he would veto the telecommunications bill passed by Congress amidst irregularities. The President met with executives of Codetel, Tricom, All American Cables, and representatives of radio and television stations to explain the Executive Branch position. The President will submit a new bill to Congress in which he says there are no privileges granted. For congressmen to override the President’s veto, the Senate must pass it with the vote of 20 senators; the Chamber of Deputies needs the approval of 80 of the 120 deputies. Congress resumes work sessions on 27 February.
