Venezuela’s bishops have called for “peaceful civil disobedience” amid a constitutional crisis in the country.
“Venezuelans can’t remain passive, be intimidated, or lose hope,” the bishops’ conference wrote. “It’s time to ask ourselves seriously and responsibly if civil disobedience, peaceful demonstrations, and fair complaints directed at national and international bodies are the valid and opportune path forward.”
The statement followed a decision by Venezuela’s Supreme Court to strip the country’s opposition-controlled parliament of its powers. In two separate rulings, the court’s constitutional chamber ruled that it would assume legislative duties.
