Venezuela bolivarian republic ofs constitution of 1999. The republic of venezuela is forever and irrevocably free and independent from any domination or protection by a foreign power. The constitution of the bolivarian republic of venezuela spanish. It was drafted in mid1999 by a constituent assembly that had been created by popular referendum. Venezuela constitutes itself as a democratic and social state of law and justice. Despite venezuelas extraordinary oil wealth during the first years of the twentyfirst century, the social problems of the country have increased. For years has been the gold standard in reporting on venezuela and the bolivarian revolution.
Constitution of the bolivarian republic of venezuela in english translation from the original legal text national constituent assembly preamble the people of venezuela, exercising their powers of creation and invoking the protection of god, the historic example of. Venezuela in english translation from the original legal text national constituent assembly preamble the people of venezuela, exercising their powers of creation and invoking the protection of god, the historic example of our liberator simon bolivar and the heroism and. Independence, liberty, sovereignty, immunity, territorial integrity and national selfdetermination are unrenounceable rights of the nation. Adopted in december 1999, it replaced the 1961 constitution, the longestserving in venezuelan history. 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. Despite venezuela s extraordinary oil wealth during the first years of the twentyfirst century, the social problems of the country have increased. Mar 14, 20 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. Constitution of venezuela 1999, current the law was changed 23 times since 1811, the new constitution is adopted, on average, every ten years.
Venezuela bolivarian republic of s constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2009. 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. The most significant changes are those contained in the fundamental laws of 1811, 1830, 1864, 1936, 1947, 1961 and 1999. To understand the failure of venezuela s 1999 constitutionmaking process as an in. The government of the republic of venezuela is and always shall be democratic. The 1999 venezuelan constitution making process as an.
Constitution of the bolivarian republic of venezuela. The republic of venezuela is a federal state, within the terms affirmed by this constitution. To understand the failure of venezuelas 1999 constitutionmaking process as an in. With venezuela increasingly subject to economic sanctions imposed by washington, it is all more essential that this independent voice be preserved.