As Election Nears, Venezuelan President Wins Expanded Powers

摘要

Venezuela's National Assembly has passed a measure giving President Nicolas Maduro the power to rule by decree. Critics worry the socalled Enabling Law, which Maduro signed into law on Tuesday, will give the president almost dictatorial powers. Billed as an emergency response to Venezuela's deep economic crisis, the law grants Maduro broad powers to set economic policy without seeking legislative approval for a period of one year.