Tag: Constitution

President Maduro Calls for a National Debate to Reform the 1999 Constitution
The Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro called to a major national debate to reform the 1999 Constitution and adapt it to new times, highlighting that the significant historical context of Venezuela in its struggle for democracy and social justice. RELATED: President Maduro Emphasizes That Constitutional Reform Will Be Discussed By the People Thus, the head of […]
February 16, 2025

President Maduro Emphasizes That Constitutional Reform Will Be Discussed By the People
The Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro emphasized that the Constitutional Reform that he plans to carry out in his third term as head of the Bolivarian state, will be debated with the people so that there is consensus and broad citizen participation. RELATED: President Maduro Announces National Consultation and Constitutional Reform The head of state, in […]
February 15, 2025

25th Anniversary of the Venezuelan Magna Carta: A historic milestone
The Venezuelan people celebrate on this day the 25th anniversary of the approval of a new Magna Carta that represented a profound change in the legal and political order of the country, laying the foundations for a new model of society.
December 15, 2024

Constitutional Reforms Reaffirm Nicaraguans as Holders of Political Power: Grigsby Vado
The new norms will come into force once they are approved during the second legislative session next year. On November 22, the National Assembly approved a reform of the Nicaraguan Constitution, repealing 38 articles and amending 143 out of its 198 articles. RELATED: ALBA-TCP Opposes Renewal of Executive Order 13851 Against Nicaragua Although the reformed […]
November 27, 2024

Dominican Republic: Constitutional Reforms Come into Force This Sunday
The Dominican Republic enacted constitutional reforms this Sunday, including a reduction of 20 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and a provision that prevents the Constitution from being amended to benefit the sitting president. RELATED: Dominicans Demonstrate in Santo Domingo to Demand Reforms to the Penal Code It also establishes that national elections will be […]
October 27, 2024

DR: President Reiterates Decision to Change the Constitution
Before his re-election on 19 May, Abinader assured that the constitutional reform he intends to promote only seeks to prevent the perpetuation of a ruler in power in the country as the dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo did.
June 11, 2024

Ecuador: 8% of Citizens Voted in the Referendum’s First Hours
During Sunday morning, 8 percent of Ecuadorians authorized to vote went to the electoral precincts to cast their vote in the referendum proposed by President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: Flood in Alausi Leaves Several Ecuadorians Missing Diana Atamaint, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), said that all the voting stations had already been installed […]
April 21, 2024

Ecuadorians Participate in Referendum Called by President Noboa
On Sunday, over 13.6 million Ecuadorians are expected to participate in a 11-questions referendum called by President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: What Questions Should Ecuadorians Answer in Sunday Referendum? From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, 4,322 polling stations will remain open to receive citizens, who will have to vote “Yes” or “No” to questions […]
April 21, 2024

Judge Blocks California’s Ammunition Background Check Law
On Wednesday, Roger Benitez, a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, ruled that California can’t enforce a law requiring people to undergo background checks before buying ammunition. RELATED: California Law Banning Guns in Public Once Again Blocked Benitez stated the restrictions have “no historical pedigree” and violate the Second […]