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The republic of venezuela is a federal state, within the terms affirmed by this constitution. Venezuela bolivarian republic of s constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2009. The most significant changes are those contained in the fundamental laws of 1811, 1830, 1864, 1936, 1947, 1961 and 1999. Maduro, narrowly elected in 20 after the death of hugo chavez president, 199920, began a second term on january 10, 2019, that is widely considered illegitimate. The government of the republic of venezuela is and always shall be democratic. Despite venezuela s extraordinary oil wealth during the first years of the twentyfirst century, the social problems of the country have increased. Adopted in december 1999, it replaced the 1961 constitution, the longestserving in venezuelan history. To understand the failure of venezuelas 1999 constitutionmaking process as an in.
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For years has been the gold standard in reporting on venezuela and the bolivarian revolution. It was drafted in mid1999 by a constituent assembly that had been created by popular referendum. Independence, liberty, sovereignty, immunity, territorial integrity and national selfdetermination are unrenounceable rights of the nation. Venezuela constitutes itself as a democratic and social state of law and justice. Constitution of the bolivarian republic of venezuela. William partlett examines hugo chavezs constitutional legacy and argues that it is problematic for those hoping a postchavez venezuela will establish a government of laws and not men.