The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) extended the State of National Economic Emergency for another 60 days. In doing so, the judicial body approved Decree No. 5,242, signed by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, to maintain the validity of the document signed by the Head of State. The magistrates stated that the executive order complies with the provisions of the Constitution of the South American nation.
About the Decree:
According to what was stated by Rojas, the decision was made because it adheres to Article 339 of the Magna Carta, which stipulates that the decree declaring a State of Emergency must be presented to the National Assembly (AN) on the eight following days for its consideration and approval, and subsequently to the Penal Chamber of the TSJ for a ruling on its constitutionality.
Last December 8, 2025, President Maduro declared a State of Economic Emergency for a period of 60 days, and on the following day, the Judiciary Branch issued ruling No. 1,959. On February 9, Rodríguez issued a decree to extend the measure to protect the interests of the people against existing foreign threats.