Maduro has proposed to reform Venezuela's constitution.

The controversially elected president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, has proposed to reform the country's constitution. He described this move as an attempt to alter territorial divisions and diversify the economy.

This information was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing Bloomberg.

"This is an attempt to build a new democratic state system, incorporating communal, social, and popular power. We must advance further in creating a new diversified economy," he stated on Saturday.

Maduro's proposal will include territorial units known as communes (local self-governments made up of groups of neighbors), potentially restructuring regional politics by minimizing municipalities and states. Some view this as a way to further consolidate power after the Venezuelan opposition accused him of stealing the presidential election in July.

If two-thirds of lawmakers approve the reforms, the next step will be a public discussion lasting 30 days.

Bloomberg noted that a previous attempt by the late Hugo Chávez to amend the 1999 constitution failed to garner the required votes in the 2007 referendum.

It is worth mentioning that about a month ago, Axios reported, citing sources, that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking regime change in Venezuela, specifically aiming for Nicolas Maduro to step down as head of state. However, it remains unclear how this could be realized.