To further consolidate power, the Venezuelan state held a sham election in order to keep Chavez’ successor, Nicolas Maduro in power. As per the Venezuelan constitution, the National Assembly has declared the election to be null and thus the head of the assembly, Juan Guaidó, is the..…

Assembly members have immunity to prosecution under Venezuelan Constitution and Maduro-controlled constitutional assembly, rival congress set up to neuter the power of the lawfully elected National Assembly, stripped Zambrano and six other members of that legal shield on Tuesday. ..…