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Venezuela political dialogue concludes third cycle with legal reform agreements
The Venezuelan government and the 2015 National Assembly opposition delegation have concluded the third cycle of political negotiations in Caracas. Following six days of meetings and 15 technical sessions, the parties reached agreements to initiate a deep review of several key laws to strengthen democratic coexistence and electoral participation.
The agreed legal reforms include the Organic Law of the Comptroller General regarding political disqualifications, the Law of Political Parties, the Organic Simón Bolívar Law, and the Organic Law Against Organized Crime and Terrorism Financing to refine the definition of terrorism. Additionally, the parties have begun discussions on creating a Defensoría de Garantías Políticas y Participación Ciudadana to protect political rights.
In the judicial sector, a Judicial Nominations Committee will be formed, consisting of 12 civil society members and 11 parliamentarians, to select new magistrates for the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ). The delegations also agreed to establish a joint commission to work with United Kingdom institutions regarding the recovery of Venezuelan gold assets held at the Bank of England.
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Bank of England · Dinorah Figuera · Foro Penal · Jorge Rodríguez · National Assembly of Venezuela · Supreme Tribunal of Justice · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A survey by Hinterlaces showed 81% of Venezuelans support the negotiations. radiomundial.com.ve
- [● 3 SOURCES] The third cycle of political dialogue in Venezuela concluded on Wednesday, October 21. ciudadmcy.info.ve · radiomundial.com.ve
- [● 2 SOURCES] The parties agreed to a deep review of the Political Parties Law and the Organic Law of the Comptroller. finanzasdigital.com · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The dialogue aims to establish conditions for future elections and ensure civil rights. maturinnews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The negotiations included the creation of a mixed commission to address the recovery of gold assets in the United Kingdom. www.prensa-latina.cu · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · maturinnews.com · 2001online.com · cronicadecantabria.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The parties discussed reforms to the Organic Law of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ). ciudadmcy.info.ve · radiomundial.com.ve
- [● 3 SOURCES] The discussions included the lifting of administrative measures against digital news portals. ciudadmcy.info.ve · radiomundial.com.ve · maturinnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. government stated the dialogue is not centered on a single political figure. prensapuntofijo.com · alertas24.com · cubanosporelmundo.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Twelve members of civil society will be appointed to a committee to select new Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) magistrates. cronica.uno · yaracuyaldia.com · www.informe21.com · espiganoticias.net · rdnvenezuela.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Simón Calzadilla requested the Supreme Tribunal of Justice order the appointment of a new Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) board.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Parties agreed to review the Organic Law of the Comptroller General of the Republic. cronica.uno · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · yaracuyaldia.com · finanzasdigital.com · espiganoticias.net · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Foro Penal stated that judicial renewal must include structural changes and the dismantling of the repressive apparatus. caraotadigital.net · www.el-carabobeno.com