politics
May 10, 2026
Delcy Rodríguez called for action against judges who “charge” for granting amnesty benefits
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, requested action against judges who allegedly charge for benefits under the Amnesty Law. She also acknowledged failures in the judicial system.
TL;DR
- Delcy Rodríguez denounced judges for allegedly charging for benefits under the Amnesty Law.
- She acknowledged existing deviations and flaws within the Venezuelan criminal justice system.
- Rodríguez previously called for a "reformatting of justice" and a national consultation for a new penal justice system.
- Concrete results from collaboration with the Prosecutor's Office, Ombudsman's Office, and Penitentiary Ministry are expected soon.
- The Amnesty Law, approved in February, aims for national reconciliation but excludes serious crimes.
- Official figures state 8,616 people have benefited, but NGOs dispute this, citing procedural delays and judicial discretion.
- International bodies and NGOs report that many beneficiaries remain under judicial restrictions or were excluded, including political prisoners.
- The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) indicated only 186 individuals received full freedom, with 554 remaining under restrictions.