GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today welcomed with caution the draft amnesty law before the Venezuelan National Assembly, stressing that it must apply to all victims of unlawful prosecution and be embedded in a comprehensive transitional justice process consistent with international standards. The Draft Bill on Amnesty, Reconciliation and National Reunification was made public on 6 February 2026 and is currently up for debate in the National Assembly. The law proposes granting amnesty to individuals detained, prosecuted and/or convicted for political offences and related crimes.
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Source: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Originally published 19 February 2026. This page reproduces only a short excerpt; the complete text remains on the official source website.
