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Rh relations or exercise powers expressly vested by law in the National Executive.

Article 155: In the international agreements, treaties and conventions entered into by the Republic, a clause shall be inserted whereby the parties agree to resolve by peaceful means recognized under international law or agreed upon in advance between them, where this is the case, any controversies that may arise between them in connection with its interpretation or implementation, if not inappropriate and if it is permitted by the procedure to be followed in entering into the treaty, agreement or convention.

Article 156: Is of the competence of the National Public Power:


 * (1) The international policy and actions of the Republic.


 * (2) Defense and supreme vigilance of the general interests of the Republic, public peace keeping and the proper enforcement of the laws throughout the national territory.


 * (3) The flag, coat of arms, national anthem, holidays, decorations and honors of a national nature.


 * (4) Naturalization, admission, extradition and expulsion of foreign nationals.


 * (5) Identification services.


 * (6) The national police.


 * (7) National security, defense and development.


 * (8) The organization and governance of the National Armed Forces.


 * (9) The governance of risk and emergency management.


 * (10) The organization and governance of the Capital District and the federal dependencies.


 * (11) Regulation of central banking, the monetary system, foreign currency, the financial and capital market system and the issuance and mintage of currency.