Venezuela court says it can take over Congress' powers
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Venezuela's Supreme Court has ruled that it can take over responsibilities assigned to Congress. Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro are saying it's part of an attempt to install a dictatorship in the South American nation.
In Wednesday night's decision, the magistrates say that as long as the opposition-controlled Congress remains in contempt of past court rulings, they can exercise congressional duties themselves.
The court has consistently sided with Maduro's government against Congress in ruling after ruling.'
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Earlier this week, the high court also moved to place limits on lawmakers' immunity from prosecution.