National Assembly Sets Up Commission to Reform 2017 Hate Law

The announcement came on October 5, 2026, after AI industry executives signed a voluntary self-regulation accord.

Oct 7, 2026

The National Assembly installed on October 5, 2026 a special commission of 11 deputies chaired by Pedro Infante to examine cases of improper enforcement of the 2017 law and open public consultations.

Oct 7, 2026

The web veto on the outlet rose 12 percentage points in the first five days of October, according to measurements by Espacio Público and OONI that also show high restriction levels on other news sites.

Oct 7, 2026

Lawyer Zimarú Fuentes asked in Caracas to extend the precautionary releases already granted to other defendants, citing health issues affecting four detainees and their dispersion across several states.

Oct 7, 2026

The director of Control Ciudadano addressed the emotional impact of imprisonment, the presentation of her family before intelligence agencies, and the need to restructure the country's penitentiary and military systems.

Oct 7, 2026

The organization denounces that the minors faced fear, anguish and non-compliance with Lopnna guarantees in the justice system, in a post-electoral context.

Oct 7, 2026

The president of the Ministry of Transport union was released in the early hours of October 6 on a road between Lara and Yaracuy states, following his detention on September 8 during a labor protest in Caracas.

Oct 7, 2026

The political consultant announced his arrival in the Venezuelan capital through a social media post, nearly a year after surviving an armed attack in Bogotá.

Oct 7, 2026