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Venezuela has enacted a 90-day state of emergency, ordering a nationwide mobilization of the armed forces and placing parts of the oil and strategic infrastructure under temporary military command — a move that tightens security controls and could affect both civil liberties at home and energy markets abroad.

This was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.

What the decree says

The government published the decree on the country’s official legal acts portal, setting the emergency period at 90 days with the option of a single extension. The text authorizes mobilization of the military and security services and allows temporary limits on freedom of movement, assembly, and expression.

The decree also outlines enhanced oversight mechanisms for state media and grants authorities powers to take exceptional decisions tied to national defense, according to the document’s summary.

Oil and infrastructure under military oversight

The order instructs the “urgent mobilization” of the armed forces across the national territory. It further provides for the militarization of state infrastructure, the oil industry, and other key sectors, placing relevant personnel under temporary military discipline.

Venezuelan outlet La Patilla reported on January 5 that the core aim is to ensure uninterrupted operation of strategic industries and enable rapid responses to potential external threats.

Clause addressing external threats

A new clause references potential foreign military action, instructing security bodies to locate and detain any individual who assists or supports an armed attack on Venezuelan territory, with suspects to be handed to the Office of the Attorney General. The decree notes that procedural safeguards must be observed.

Reports about Maduro face verification gaps

Some foreign media alleged that Nicolás Maduro was detained on January 3 and transported to New York, and that by January 5 he appeared before a federal court in Manhattan on drug and firearms trafficking charges. The Swiss Federal Council was also reported to have temporarily frozen assets linked to Maduro and associates. These claims could not be independently verified, and as of publication there was no official confirmation from Caracas or U.S. authorities.

Why it matters

The combination of military mobilization, civil-liberty restrictions, and direct military control over parts of the oil sector underscores a tightening security posture in Venezuela. Any disruption or policy shift affecting the country’s energy infrastructure could carry regional implications and add volatility to global oil dynamics.