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Venezuela: Constitutional Court rules nationwide state of economic emergency constitutional

27 January 2016
The Constitutional Court of the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice (photo credit: World Affairs Journal)
The Constitutional Court of the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice (photo credit: World Affairs Journal)
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Soraya Beukes 2 February 2016
This case cements the fact that during times of austerity socioeconomic rights must be protected. That means in line with the ICESCR the mininum core of these rights must ensue despite economic downturn. That is economic belt tightening should not infringe on delivery of shelter for the homeless.

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