Venezuela’s Supreme Court (TSJ) has extended the “Estado de emergencia económica” (State of Economic Emergency) decree, which has been in effect for 17 months. This decree grants the Executive Branch extraordinary powers to make economic decisions without parliamentary oversight. The continuation of this state of emergency underscores the ongoing economic challenges facing Venezuela. The original post regarding the extension appeared on TalCual, a Venezuelan news outlet. The decision effectively centralizes economic control in the hands of the President, bypassing the usual checks and balances of the legislative branch. This move raises concerns about transparency and accountability in economic policy. The extended decree will likely continue to shape Venezuela’s economic landscape as it navigates its prolonged crisis.