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Venezuela Lawmakers Give Maduro Power to Rule by Decree for One Year

Venezuela's National Assembly on Tuesday gave President Nicolas Maduro wide-ranging special powers to rule by decree for one year.

The socialist president of the OPEC member state says he needs the greater personal power as his government struggles with soaring inflation and shortages of basic goods.

Source: Agence France Presse


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