# Democracy won by the people! Attempt to declare martial law foiled!
## Martial law was in danger of being declared
- President attempts to declare martial law
- Shocking decision at a time of crisis with approval ratings in the low 20s
- The media and key institutions were almost placed under martial law control!
## Strong public resistance
- Massive protests across the country
- Courageous actions by citizens chanting “defend democracy
- Opposition lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly for an emergency response!
## A historic decision by the National Assembly
- Despite the military's attempts to stop them, lawmakers succeed in entering the National Assembly
- A miraculous vote with full attendance
- Decided to lift martial law by an overwhelming vote of 190 to 0!
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