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Venezuela National Assembly installs commission to reform Anti-Hate Law
Venezuela’s National Assembly has installed a special 11-member commission to lead a partial reform of the Constitutional Law against Hate, for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance. The initiative follows a request from acting president Delcy Rodríguez, who acknowledged that the 2017 law has been applied inappropriately in various cases.
The reform aims to decriminalize certain behaviors and moderate sanctions that have been criticized as disproportionate. The commission, chaired by Deputy Pedro Infante, plans to conduct a nationwide consultation involving NGOs, universities, media outlets, and victims of the law’s application. Once a draft is prepared, it must be validated by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice before proceeding to parliamentary debate.
Human rights organizations have long criticized the law as a tool for political persecution. Data from Foro Penal indicates that 927 people have been charged under the law since 2017, while the NGO Cecodap reported that 118 minors were charged between 2024 and 2025. While the reform seeks to address these issues, some groups, such as Provea, have called for the law's total repeal rather than a partial modification.
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Asamblea Nacional · Delcy Rodríguez · Diosdado Cabello · Foro Penal · National Assembly of Venezuela · Nicolás Maduro · Pedro Infante · Supreme Court of Justice · Supreme Tribunal of Justice
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The reform project must be validated by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice before being debated in Parliament. espiganoticias.net · www.diarioeltigrense.com · eltiempove.com · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 6 SOURCES] Delcy Rodríguez requested a partial reform of the Anti-Hate Law to decriminalize certain behaviors. espiganoticias.net · primeraedicioncol.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · eltiempove.com · www.lasillavacia.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Since the law's inception in 2017, 927 people have been charged under it. espiganoticias.net · www.diarioeltigrense.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diosdado Cabello defended the law, stating it was a necessity to contain political opposition unrest. rdnvenezuela.com · 2001online.com · talcualdigital.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The reform process will include consultations with NGOs, universities, media, and victims. espiganoticias.net · primeraedicioncol.com · www.diarioeltigrense.com · eltiempove.com · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 3 SOURCES] 118 minors were charged under the Anti-Hate Law between 2024 and 2025. www.diarioeltigrense.com · eltiempove.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The special commission to reform the Anti-Hate Law is composed of 11 deputies. espiganoticias.net · www.diarioeltigrense.com · eltiempove.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Acting President Delcy Rodríguez admitted the law has been applied inappropriately in some cases. espiganoticias.net