Constitution of Venezuela (1858)

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Venezuelan Constitution of 1858
Julián Castro president of Venezuela (1858–1859).
Created	January 14, 1858
Repealed	September 10, 1861
Author(s)	Valencia National Convention

The Constitution of Venezuela of 1858 was a constitution approved by the National Convention of Valencia on January 14, 1858 and promulgated by President Julián Castro, after the overthrow of the dictatorship of José Tadeo Monagas. This new Constitution granted more autonomy to the Provinces, the election of the president, vice-president and other officials by universal, direct and secret voting. It established presidential terms of 5 years.