The Legislative Assembly approves the 56th extension of the state of exception
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On Wednesday the Legislative Assembly approved, with 57 votes in favor and one against, the 56th extension of the state of exception, in force since March 2022. According to Diario El Mundo, the vote against came from lawmaker Claudia Ortiz of Vamos, and ARENA's lawmakers were absent. In its request, quoted by Diario El Mundo, the government argues it has detected conduct aimed at financing and providing logistical support to criminal structures. Nuevas Ideas lawmakers defended the measure on the floor, according to Infobae. Non-governmental organizations question the regime over arbitrary arrests and deaths of people in state custody, El Mundo notes.
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