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Maduro Submits Constitution Reform to Reshape Venezuela Politics

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has initiated a constitutional reform to reshape governance and address economic crises, following his disputed re-election for 2025-2031.
The reform aims to integrate 49,000 communal councils into the constitution, granting them more control over local governance, although these councils are loyal to Maduro's government.
A commission, led by Attorney General Tarek William Saab and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, will draft the reforms, which must be approved in a national referendum later this year.
Critics argue that the reforms could consolidate Maduro's power amidst ongoing human rights concerns and skepticism from opposition leaders and groups.

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The Rio Times

Maduro Pushes Constitutional Reform Amid Legitimacy Crisis and Repression

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has launched a constitutional reform initiative, aiming to reshape the country’s governance amid ongoing political and economic crises. The announcement, made on February 15, follows his controversial re-election for the 2025–2031 term, which opposition leaders and international observers widely disputed. While Maduro claims the reforms will modernize Venezuela’s 1999 Constitution, critics […]

5 days ago·Brazil

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Merco Press

Maduro wants to reform Venezuela's Constitution

Venezuela's Bolivarian ruler Nicolás Maduro is pushing for a Constitutional reform, which, among other changes, would provide for harsher penalties against individuals threatening the government's authority, it was reported this weekend in Caracas. The current Carta Magna dates back to 1999 when it was promoted by the late Hugo Chávez (1999-2013), who had it modified in 2009 to be reelected indefinitely.

5 days ago·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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Orinoco Tribune

President Maduro Delivers Constitutional Reform Proposal at National Assembly

The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, presented a proposal for constitutional reform before the plenary of the National Assembly. On Saturday, February 15, at the parliamentary session commemorating the 206th anniversary of the Congress of Angostura led by Simón Bolívar, President Maduro presented the proposal that has four fundamental objectives: to expand and improve Venezuelan participatory and direct democracy to build a new society, a…

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Maduro gives 90 days for the commission to present a draft reform to the Venezuelan Constitution

By Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday set a 90-day deadline for a special commission —appointed by him— to present a draft reform to the country’s Constitution. Maduro said during a public event that the goal is “to make a major reform that updates, modernizes and perfects the Constitution” in a way that establishes new normative bases for the State, the economy and society. “I give this commission a …

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Associated Press News

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President of Venezuela Presents Proposal for Constitutional Reform to the National Assembly

CARACAS (AP) — Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, presented on Saturday to the National Assembly his promised proposal for constitutional reform that will seek a modification of the structure of the state, incorporating a level of territorial power and sanctions to possible external threats and

6 days ago·United States

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Bloomberg

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Maduro submits constitution reform to reshape Venezuela politics

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro proposed reforming the constitution in what he called a push to reshape territorial divisions and diversify the economy. “This is an effort to build a new democratic

6 days ago·United States

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