History
Strategic Use of Constitutional Amendments to Consolidate Power
Quick fact
In Venezuela, President Hugo Chávez used constitutional amendments to abolish term limits, allowing him to run for re-election indefinitely, a move that critics said eroded democratic checks and balances.
Why this is interesting
You've seen it happen in headlines—leaders changing the constitution to stay in power. But how does a legal document become a tool for dismantling democracy from within?