VOICED : Congreso vota superpoderes para Maduro

Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, is close to gaining decree powers after Congress approved the first vote on an enabling law. This law would allow him to govern by decree on economic and corruption issues for a year. The session was marked by heated exchanges between opposition and government supporters. Ahead of the vote, Maduro announced significant price cuts across the production chain. Meanwhile, Venezuelans flocked to stores to take advantage of the reduced prices, as the country grapples with high inflation and shortages. With municipal elections approaching, the government faces significant economic challenges.

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