CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed a decree granting him additional security powers in case of a military incursion into the country.
The nation’s vice president Delcy Rodriguez announced the presidential decree on Monday.
The move comes amid ongoing political tensions in the South American nation.
Maduro’s government has frequently expressed concerns about potential foreign intervention in Venezuela’s affairs.
The decree provides the president with expanded authority to respond to security threats.
Venezuela has faced economic challenges and political instability in recent years.
The country’s opposition has repeatedly called for political change and economic reforms.
International observers continue to monitor the situation in Venezuela closely.
The decree signing represents the latest development in Venezuela’s complex political landscape. – Reuters
