Romanian voters decide fate of president

BUCHAREST, Romania, May 19 (UPI) -- Romanians voted Saturday on whether to return their suspended president to office.

The referendum is to decide the fate of Traian Basescu, who was suspended by Parliament April 19 after being accused of violating the Romanian Constitution, the BBC reported.

Opposition Social Democrats, who initiated an impeachment process, have labeled Basescu as dictatorial and corrupt. Basescu claims he is under attack for his aggressive anti-corruption drive, which has shaken what he calls "the economic mafia."

There are 18 million eligible voters, including 2 million living overseas.