Cabello was elected president of the National Constituent Assembly
The National Constituent Assembly unanimously elected Cabello as its president, replacing Delcy Rodríguez. The decree formalized his control of an institution that had assumed powers previously exercised by the opposition-led National Assembly. In the causal graph this event weakens Cabello PSUV strongman and interior repression, a driver that weakens Having a say in government — an improving welfare path.
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The National Constituent Assembly unanimously elected Cabello as its president, replacing Delcy Rodríguez. The decree formalized his control of an institution that had assumed powers previously exercised by the opposition-led National Assembly. Voice of America (opens in a new tab)
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- FactCabello was elected president of the National Constituent Assembly
- weakensDriverCabello PSUV strongman and interior repression
- weakensIndicators (2)Having a say in government
impact weight 0.74 · verified
Weakens · Relationship strength 0.33 (weight 0.74 × strength 0.45)
Observed
29.8% of population aged 16-65 years · 8.13 below the normal line (2023)
Worse than normalTwo readings: 30.2% of population aged 16-65 years (2021) and 29.8% of population aged 16-65 years (2023).
20212023 Above normal = better
- Better
Strengthens · Relationship strength 0.33 (weight 0.74 × strength 0.45)
Observed
43.9 Score · 43.9 above the normal line (2024)
Worse than normal26 readings, 1996–2024: rose from 43 Score to 43.9 Score.
Normal is zero · any amount = worse
Evidence
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- 1.Decreto Constituyente mediante el cual se elige a Diosdado Cabello Rondón, como Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional ConstituyenteGaceta Oficial transcription via Pandectas Digital · verified
- 2.Venezuela Constituent Assembly Elects Cabello as Its New LeaderReuters via Voice of America · verified
Causal path
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- FactCabello was elected president of the National Constituent Assembly
- weakensDriverCabello PSUV strongman and interior repression
- weakensIndicatorHaving a say in government
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Factrail. (2026). Cabello was elected president of the National Constituent Assembly. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/cabello-constituent-assembly-president-2018
https://factrail.ai/facts/cabello-constituent-assembly-president-2018
Accessed 15 October 2026.
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