Venezuela’s controversial new assembly has opened despite fierce opposition at home and abroad.
President Nicolás Maduro says the constituent assembly is needed to bring peace after months of crisis.
But the opposition says the new body, which has the ability to rewrite the constitution, is a way for the president to cling to power.
(BBC, August 4, 2017)
We cry for you, Venezuela
The truth is, he never loved you
Despite Chavismo
His revolution,
He broke his promise
Please find your senses.
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