A demonstrator wearing chains protests in Caracas against a Supreme Court ruling, later reversed, to assume the legislative decision-making powers of the National Assembly. (EPA Photo)CARACAS: Venezuela's Supreme Court on Saturday reversed its move to strip congress of its legislative powers, as embattled President Nicolas Maduro acknowledged the deepening conflict in the country. Maduro had hinted at the coming announcement in a brief televised address just after midnight Saturday, hours after his own attorney general broke ranks to condemn the court rulings. The president faced the strongest criticism ever from within his own camp when Attorney General Luisa Ortega condemned Wednesday's Supreme Court rulings strengthening the president's grip on the levers of power. The court decisions neutralised the opposition-majority National Assembly and revoked lawmakers' immunity from prosecution.

Source: Bangkok Post April 01, 2017 14:26 UTC