Venezuela initiates criminal justice reform and affirms election commitment

Venezuelan officials have launched a national consultation process to reform the country's criminal justice system. In Cojedes, Attorney General Larry Devoe announced the installation of working groups for this initiative, joined by representatives from the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, the Ombudsman's Office, and the Public Defender's Office. The process included participation from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

In a separate address to the United Nations General Assembly, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that legal and judicial reforms are essential and unavoidable. She affirmed that elections will be held in Venezuela and noted that the government has initiated political dialogue with the opposition to ensure participation for all political forces. Rodríguez emphasized a commitment to peace and dialogue to resolve political conflicts and expressed a desire for respectful diplomatic relations with the international community.