World News

24-04-2026

Venezuela's Amnesty Law Ends; New Justice Mechanisms Introduced

Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez announced the termination of the Law on Amnesty and Democratic Coexistence, which over two months freed 8,616 people. Cases that did not fall under its scope will now be transferred to the Program of Democratic Coexistence and Peace. Rodríguez noted that the country is launching a Great National Consultation on criminal justice reform so that citizens can directly participate in transforming the judicial system and address historical debts owed to society.

Full version: Presidenta (E) Rodríguez anunció fin de la Ley de Amnistía y da paso a nuevos mecanismos de justicia