The National Assembly of Venezuela (AN) convened an extraordinary session for the next August 21, day of the National Strike to discuss and discuss the economic package announced by Nicolás Maduro on Friday, August 17.
According to a message in the official account of AN of the social network Twitter, the president of the Legislative Branch, Omar Barboza informed that by "decision of the board" the meeting was called on the said date at 11:00 a.m.
"The president of the AN @ Omarbarbozadip informed that by decision of the board of directors an extraordinary session is called for Tuesday, August 21, at 11:00 a.m., to discuss the economic measures announced by Maduro and its consequences. The Delegate Commission is suspended, "says the tweet.
This Saturday, August 18, democratic factors called for a general national strike for the same day due to the announcement of the so-called "Viernes Negro (Black Friday)".