The National Assembly approved unanimously this Thursday the Law for Palestine and Humanity and the Law Repealing the Rome Statute, a step that initiates the formal process to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court. The document was sent immediately to the Executive Branch for evaluation and diplomatic execution.
Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday approved extensions for two joint ventures with Russian state-owned company Petromost, Petroperijá and Boquerón, allowing them to continue their production from 2026 until 2041.
The National Assembly approved the Comprehensive National Defense Command Law on November 11, a central instrument of Venezuela’s new military doctrine that expands the shared responsibility between the State, the Armed Forces, and the citizenry in the country’s defense. The enactment occurs in a climate of regional tension marked by the deployment of the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean and the initiation of “Operation Southern Lance,” announced by Washington. The regulation has generated official support and strong criticism from opposition sectors who consider it an instrument of internal control.
The Capital District, which occupies the western part of Caracas, is not electing a governor. However, on May 25, it will vote for 13 representatives.
