'The economic crisis has arguably turned into a humanitarian crisis as the conditions have become so deplorable.'

As the flood of Venezuelans escaping their socialist hellhole increases, other nearby South American nations are demanding passports prior to entry to try and stem the flow of migrants and refugees.

Critics say the package of measures will only make the economic crisis worse.

Venezuela's assembly has stripped two opposition lawmakers of their immunity from prosecution, accusing them of having roles in an attack.

'Maduro said statements from some of the six suspects already arrested pointed to involvement by Julio Borges, an opposition leader living in exile in Colombia.'

U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton said the real problem is "corruption and oppression in the Maduro regime."

'Today, they attempted to assassinate me...'

'If I took some of your earnings to give to a poor person, I’d go to jail.'

'No more whining, I want solutions comrades!'

enezuela will remove five zeros from its currency as it attempts to stabilize its failing economy and skyrocketing inflation rates.