Statement on the Situation of Vacancy in the Exercise of the Presidency of the Republic
On April 14, 2026, the Academia de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de Venezuela published a statement regarding the situation of vacancy in the exercise of the Presidency of the Republic. The document examines the constitutional framework applicable in cases of temporary and absolute absence of the president, pursuant to Articles 233 and 234 of the Constitution, and refers to the calling of new presidential elections within the constitutionally established time limits.
¿Un “Grupo Contadora” por la democracia en Venezuela?
In his opinion column published on March 1 in El Espectador, Rodrigo Uprimny explains an initiative endorsed by academics from Latin America and other regions that proposes that democratic governments in the region form a group similar to the “Contadora Group” to support a democratic transition in Venezuela.
Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence
The National Assembly published the Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence in Official Gazette No. 6,990 Extraordinary, dated February 19, 2026.
The law establishes the purpose, temporal and personal scope of the amnesty, the acts covered, the crimes excluded, and the judicial procedure for its application.
Voices on Venezuela
Publications of opinions, comments, and reflections on recent events and current issues in Venezuela.
Learn more about the Venezuela project
Explore other initiatives that are part of ICCAL’s Venezuela project