National Assembly, Unicameral legislature in Caracas, Venezuela
The National Assembly sits in the Federal Legislative Palace, a government building in Caracas. The parliament consists of 277 members who represent different geographical constituencies across the country and work in a single-chamber system.
In December 1999, the assembly replaced the previous two-chamber Congress after a public vote approved a new constitution. This reform changed the way the country passes laws and makes political decisions.
The name comes from the principle of a people's assembly bringing together representatives from all parts of the country. Symbols and artwork inside the building remind visitors of the many regions and communities across Venezuela.
Members serve five-year terms, with roughly three out of five elected directly in their districts. The remaining seats are allocated through party lists, allowing smaller political groups to be represented as well.
Three seats are reserved exclusively for representatives of indigenous communities, a special feature in Latin America. Since 2023, two people have claimed leadership of the parliament at the same time, creating a notable dual structure.
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