The
opposition-led National Assembly will not be dissolved, according to
National Constituent Assembly authorities.
Venezuela's
National Constituent Assembly, ANC, has assumed by decree some of the
functions of the country's National Assembly, as it continues to be
in contempt.
The
National Assembly, which is led by the right-wing opposition, hasn't
been dissolved and its members can resume their activities, said ANC
President Delcy Rodriguez. She added that opposition leaders ignored
their call to attend the session to establish the powers of the ANC
voted for by millions of Venezuelans in open and free elections. "The
Legislative Power has not been dissolved, as they want to portray in
national and international media," Rodriguez said.
ANC
First Vice President Elvis Amoroso read the decree in which the
assembly "assumes the powers to legislate on matters directly
aimed at ensuring the preservation of peace, security, sovereignty,
the socioeconomic and financial system, the means of the state and
the rights of the Venezuelans."
"If
it were dissolved, we would not be making a decree in which only
certain functions are assumed," ANC member Diosdado Cabello
said. "They can continue to meet and comment as the National
Assembly. What we can't allow is that a National Assembly paralyzes
the state."
Cabello
recalled that the legislative body has been in contempt since
swearing in lawmakers whose elections were under investigation for
irregularities. The politician said he believes this action destroys
the allegations made by the U.S. government that Venezuela is a
"failed state."
The
ANC said that the opposition had violated Article 349 of the
Constitution, which states the authority of that institution.
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