My Way News - Venezuela congress grants Chavez decree powers: "Venezuelan lawmakers granted President Hugo Chavez broad powers Friday to enact laws by decree, undermining the clout of a new congress that takes office next month with a bigger opposition bloc. Chavez opponents condemned the move as a power grab, saying the law gives him a blank check to rule without consulting lawmakers."

Comment: I wonder how long it will be before he appoints himself president-for-life and puts his political enemies in camps?