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Venezuela advances judicial reform and political dialogue

Overview

The process to renew the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) has entered an active implementation phase. The National Assembly designated an 11-member preliminary commission, chaired by deputy Giuseppe Alessandrello, to organize the selection of the Judicial Nominations Committee. This committee, composed of 11 deputies and 12 civil society members, officially opened its nomination process on October 2, 2026, with a deadline of October 9. The goal is to appoint 32 new magistrates by November.

Political negotiations facilitated by the United States have progressed through a third cycle of dialogue. Following the release of 20 political prisoners confirmed by Foro Penal, discussions have focused on political guarantees, the lifting of disqualifications, and the restoration of rights for exiled leaders. A parity commission is being established to manage Venezuelan gold reserves held at the Bank of England, intended for recovery efforts following the June 2026 seismic events. The third cycle has concluded, and a fourth round of negotiations is scheduled for November.

In parallel, the government is pursuing judicial and economic reforms. Attorney General Larry Devoe Márquez led a session with various United Nations agencies to incorporate technical recommendations into the National Consultation on Criminal Justice Reform. Acting president Delcy Rodríguez has implemented tax system modernizations, including restructuring the special taxpayer list from over 132,000 to approximately 40,000–44,000 and suspending mandatory fiscal machines for small and medium businesses to aid formalization. These reforms utilize a new data interconnection system between Seniat, the Central Bank, the banking sector, Saren, and Saime to direct revenue toward social programs and earthquake reconstruction. Additionally, oil production has reportedly reached 1,252,000 barrels per day through agreements with North American Blue Energy Partners (Nabep).

Entities

Venezuela · Dinorah Figuera · Jorge Rodríguez · Delcy Rodríguez · Supreme Tribunal of Justice

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  • "The 24 June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela caused over 5,500 deaths, at least 16,740 injuries and left nearly 18,000 people homeless."

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    "The 24 June double earthquake in Venezuela caused more than 6,000 deaths and extensive damage."

    The claims provide different death tolls for the June 24 earthquakes (over 5,500 vs more than 6,000).

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Venezuela Catholic Church demands free elections and institutional reform

    The Venezuelan Episcopal Conference is demanding free elections, independent judicial and electoral bodies, and urgent reforms to address the country's collapsing health, education, and economic systems.

  2. [POLITICS] 48 sources
    Venezuela implements tax reforms and advances political dialogue

    Venezuela's acting president announced tax reforms, including suspending mandatory fiscal machines, while political dialogue continues regarding democratic transition and the management of gold reserves.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela and UN evaluate technical input for criminal justice reform

    Venezuela's Attorney General met with United Nations agencies to integrate technical expertise into a national reform of the country's criminal justice system, focusing on human rights and due process.

  4. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Venezuela National Assembly opens selection for Judicial Nominations Committee

    Venezuela's National Assembly has opened nominations for a Judicial Nominations Committee to evaluate candidates for the Supreme Tribunal of Justice. Applications close October 9.

  5. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Venezuela National Assembly forms commission to renew Supreme Tribunal of Justice

    Venezuela's National Assembly has formed a commission to begin renewing the Supreme Tribunal of Justice. Dialogue continues with a focus on political guarantees and prisoner releases scheduled for October.

  6. [POLITICS] 92 sources
    Venezuela releases 39 political prisoners after dialogue

    Venezuela released approximately 39 political prisoners following a second round of government-opposition talks. The dialogue also produced agreements to reform the judiciary and lift restrictions on digital-m_

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuelan Episcopal Conference meets with National Assembly regarding dialogue

    The Venezuelan Episcopal Conference met with the 2015 National Assembly to advocate for human rights, the release of political prisoners, and the prioritization of the common good in national negotiations.

  8. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Venezuela government and opposition extend political talks

    The Venezuelan government and opposition have extended political negotiations until September 25 to discuss freedom of expression, political guarantees, and the renewal of Supreme Tribunal of Justice judges.

  9. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela initiates criminal justice reform and affirms election commitment

    Venezuela is initiating a national consultation to reform its criminal justice system while Vice President Delcy Rodríguez affirmed at the UN that elections will be held through political dialogue.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Venezuela faces human rights concerns and earthquake response criticism

    Amnesty International and political leaders in Venezuela report ongoing human rights abuses, including political detentions, opaque earthquake emergency management, and a lack of accountability for prison massق

  11. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Venezuela and U.S. advance political dialogue and economic cooperation

    Venezuela and the U.S. are deepening ties through extended political dialogues and high-level meetings focused on economic investment, energy stability, and judicial reforms.

  12. [POLITICS] 22 sources
    Venezuela political dialogue enters second cycle with US mediation

    Venezuela's government and 2015 National Assembly opposition have begun a second cycle of US-promoted talks, focusing on judicial reform, civil guarantees, and freedom of expression.

  13. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Dinorah Figuera calls for patience regarding Venezuelan elections

    Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015 National Assembly, urged patience regarding calls for immediate elections, stating that the ongoing dialogue process focuses on establishing political guarantees.

  14. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Venezuela opposition prepares second round of political negotiations

    The Venezuelan opposition and government will begin a second round of negotiations on September 15, focusing on civil liberties and the reform of restrictive laws such as the Law Against Hate.

  15. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela: Calls for judicial reform and autonomy grow

    Venezuelan political figures are calling for judicial reform and autonomy, amid criticisms of human rights abuses and calls for transparent selection processes for the nation's judiciary.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela media representatives meet with National Assembly over press freedom

    Media organizations and press freedom advocates met with Venezuela's 2015 National Assembly to demand that freedom of expression be a priority in upcoming political negotiations.

  17. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela dialogue table set to resume second phase in September

    Venezuela's government and the 2015 National Assembly aim to resume dialogue on September 15, focusing on civil guarantees and TSJ restructuring amid calls for public scrutiny of the political transition.

  18. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Venezuelan opposition seeks democratic transition amid fragmentation

    The Venezuelan opposition seeks a democratic transition through free elections but remains fragmented despite recent US-facilitated negotiations involving figures like Dinorah Figuera.

  19. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Venezuela National Assembly advances judicial reforms and political dialogue

    Venezuela's National Assembly is advancing judicial reforms and domestic-only political dialogues, while NGOs warn of an 'authoritarian technocracy' and demand greater transparency in negotiations.

  20. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Venezuelan opposition parties expand regional organizational efforts

    Venezuelan opposition parties Primero Justicia and Acción Democrática are strengthening regional structures and launching citizen consultation initiatives to address public services and political dialogue.

  21. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Political activity intensifies in Venezuela with new headquarters and protest calls

    Vente Venezuela opened a new headquarters in San Cristóbal, while activists in Caracas have called for a march on August 24 to demand the release of all political prisoners.

  22. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Venezuela opposition leaders demand presidential elections

    Venezuelan opposition leaders Andrés Velásquez and Lester Toledo are demanding a transition to free presidential elections and institutional reforms to restore political legitimacy and stability.

  23. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Venezuela enters political transition and dialogue phase

    Venezuela faces a complex political transition following the removal of Nicolás Maduro. Recent dialogue agreements include the total renewal of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice.

  24. [POLITICS] 88 sources
    Venezuela political dialogue concludes first cycle with judicial reform and asset recovery agreements

    Venezuela's government and the 2015 National Assembly concluded their first round of political talks, agreeing to reform the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and recover gold reserves in the UK for earthquake relief

  25. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Venezuela: New political dialogue begins in Caracas

    New political negotiations are underway in Caracas between the Venezuelan government and opposition factions to address the national crisis, amid calls for democratic reforms and social protests.

  26. [POLITICS] 69 sources
    Venezuela political dialogue begins between government and opposition

    Government and 2015-elected National Assembly representatives in Venezuela have begun a dialogue cycle to discuss democratic transition, institutional reform, and electoral reconstruction, supported by the U.S.

  27. [POLITICS] 98 sources
    Venezuela launches US‑backed political dialogue amid earthquake recovery

    Venezuela’s interim government and a U.S.-backed opposition faction begin a dialogue in Caracas, focusing on earthquake aid, democratic reforms and political rights, with U.S. support and a prison‑based message

  28. [POLITICS] 37 sources
    Venezuela sets first in‑person dialogue meeting between government and opposition

    Venezuela’s government and opposition, led by Jorge Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera, agreed on 1 Aug 2026 to meet in Caracas next week to discuss earthquake aid, democracy and political rights, with US support.

  29. [POLITICS] 58 sources
    Venezuela opposition leaders Machado and González reject participation in US‑backed dialogue

    Opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia said they were excluded from the US‑backed Venezuela dialogue starting 1 Aug 2026, but will not block any progress and will judge it on ver‑​

  30. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Venezuelan opposition leader Pérez Vivas files suit to declare Maduro absent and order elections

    César Pérez Vivas and allies lodged a popular action with Venezuela’s Supreme Court, urging the Constitutional Chamber to deem Nicolás Maduro’s presidency vacant and order elections within 30 days.

  31. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Venezuelan party Fuerza Vecinal backs talks between 2015 and 2025 National Assemblies

    Venezuelan party Fuerza Vecinal backs a new dialogue between the 2015 and 2025 National Assemblies, focusing on economic, reconstruction and institutional reforms.

  32. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Discuss Dialogue Process Ahead of August 1

    Venezuelan opposition leaders Machado, González Urrutia and PUD assess a dialogue set for Aug 1, while AD chief Ramos Allup insists Machado’s inclusion and broader opposition representation.

  33. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Call for Elections and Review 2015 Assembly Agenda

    Venezuelan opposition leaders Machado and González met with the Platform Unitaria Democrática to discuss the 2015 Assembly agenda and called for free elections to aid post‑earthquake reconstruction.

  34. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuelan opposition leaders decry political repression and urge early presidential election

    Former prisoner Jesús Alemán described torture and over 500 detainees remaining, while ex‑governor César Pérez Vivas warned regional elections are a chimera and urged an early presidential vote, highlighting V.

  35. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela postpones presidential elections to 2028 amid US‑linked economic reforms

    Venezuela is expected to delay presidential elections until 2028, awaiting a U.S.-backed economic reform program overseen by the IMF to avoid social unrest and fiscal instability.

  36. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuelan civil society pushes for early presidential elections amid regime delay

    Venezuelan civil society leaders and unions called for immediate presidential elections, demanding CNE resignations and linking foreign investment to democratic reforms.

  37. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Venezuelan unions demand CNE board resignations and a timetable for presidential elections

    Venezuelan unions on 9 June protested outside the CNE, demanding the resignation of its rectors and a clear election timetable before the July 3 interim deadline for Delcy Rodríguez.

  38. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuelan unions and students pressure authorities for new election timetable

    Venezuelan unions demand the CNE’s resignation and an election timetable as the interim period ends, while UCV students protest the postponement of their university elections from June 26 to July 10.

  39. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuelan unions call June 3 national protest for free elections

    Venezuelan unions scheduled a June 3 national protest and cacerolazo demanding free elections, political prisoners' release, and basic services, with a follow‑up rally on June 9 for wage hikes.

Sources

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