http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6948872.stmPresident Hugo Chavez has presented his plans for changes to Venezuela's constitution, including an end to the presidential term limits.
Current rules mean Mr Chavez is unable to seek re-election and will have to step down when his term ends in 2012.
His plans, to be put to a national referendum, also increase presidential control over municipalities and states. Mr Chavez has rejected criticism of the proposals, saying they will bring "new horizons for the new era".
Some of the main changes include:
Removing term limits for the presidency, and extending the term of office from six years to seven
Bringing in a maximum six-hour working day
Increasing presidential control over the central bank
Strengthening state economic powers, allowing the government to control assets of private companies before a court grants an expropriation order.