Delcy Rodríguez calls for urgent reform of anti-hate law

Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez asked the National Assembly on Monday, September 28, for a partial reform of the Constitutional Law against Hate, for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance, in force since 2017.

In a letter addressed to the president of the legislature, Jorge Rodríguez Gómez, the head of state requested that the initiative be discussed as a matter of urgency. The stated aim is to move toward decriminalizing conduct covered by the law and to correct what was described as deviations in its application, with the goal of contributing to the transformation of the criminal justice system and fostering coexistence among citizens.

Separately, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is focusing its efforts on promoting a democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections, while also stressing the need to advance economic recovery, according to a report by the outlet Bitácora Económica.

Revisiting legal frameworks with high political impact directly affects institutional confidence, a key factor for economic stability, legal certainty and the attraction of long-term investment into the country.