Venezuela's interior ministry has taken control of the police force in the opposition-controlled state of Miranda.
When the power of the state deviates from its power base, the people should exercise their right as holders of sovereignty take control. Law that are not backed by penalties are not laws, and a constitution which does not extend the right to resist is not a constitution. When the president’s actions are unconstitutional the people have the right to resist. Venezuelans should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet; limiting the president to one 5-year term with no eligibility to run again for 6 years afterwards. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.