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Maduro Signs State Of Emergency Decree Granting Him More Security Powers If Venezuela Faces Military Incursion

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro (Credit: Photo by FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro signed a decree that would grant him additional security powers should the country face a military incursion as the U.S. keeps ramping up pressure on his regime.

The announcement was made by Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who said the measure "gives special powers to the head of State to act in matters of defense and safety" should the U.S. "dare to attack" the South American country.

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