Venezuela leader defies demos, launches constitution overhaul
Source: AFP
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro Tuesday formally launched moves to rewrite the constitution, defying opponents who accuse him of clinging to power in a political crisis that has sparked deadly unrest.
At an open air rally before thousands of supporters, Maduro signed a document formally establishing the terms for electing members of a "constituent assembly" that will be tasked with drafting a new constitution.
His backers waved red, yellow and blue national flags in defiance of angry opposition protests after the death toll from weeks of clashes reached 53.
Violence appeared to intensify in recent days with the opposition marching daily to demand early elections.
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Little Nicky has a lot in common with our orangutan-in-chief.
I'll do what I want, and the public be damned!
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