The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, enacted the Amnesty Law this Thursday and stated that the legislation opens a door to Venezuela’s reconciliation.
“This law opens an extraordinary door for Venezuela to reconcile and learn.” to live democratically and rid themselves of hatred; let understanding and recognition prevail. The Amnesty Law goes further,” Rodríguez declared.
Indicating that those who approved the law are bringing hope to the country, the interim president maintained that “we are guaranteeing a future of peace and coexistence for our youth. It is an act of selflessness and greatness.”
Welcoming the opposition and Chavista deputies and noting the presence of many established political figures, as well as young people, she affirmed that “we are shedding intolerance and opening new avenues for politics in Venezuela.”
She recalled that “we come from January 3, 2016, which will be recorded in history as a historic act of aggression by a superpower,” noting that “it touched our soul and conscience.”
On January 30, Rodríguez recalled, “we attended the opening of the judicial year, and I announced the Amnesty Law.” She added, “We are very pleased to have you here, because it reflects a profound process of reflection.”
“It is an important step to show Venezuela what we are capable of,” the acting president emphasized.
She also noted that politically motivated violence led to hate crimes and justified external aggression against Venezuela, and considered that the law’s approval “has demonstrated the political maturity of all those who participated.”
She called on the Judicial Revolution Commission, the Venezuelan Parliament, and the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence to begin reviewing cases not covered by the Amnesty Law.
“I ask that we dedicate ourselves to that task,” he added, and affirmed: “We need peace for Venezuela.”
IMAGE CREDIT: Upon enacting the legislation, Rodríguez stated that politically motivated violence led to hate crimes and justified external aggression against Venezuela, and considered that the approval of the Amnesty Law “has demonstrated the political maturity of all those who participated.” Photo: EFE.
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
