Venezuela: An NGO has asked the opposition to work towards the repeal of the Law Against Hatred.

On Friday, the NGO Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners (CLIPP) formally requested that the Venezuelan opposition delegation involved in talks with the ruling government intervene to secure the repeal of the Law against Hatred and other norms. According to the organization, these existing legal measures severely restrict fundamental rights in the country.

The appeal was delivered directly to the opposition negotiators engaged in dialogue with the chavista administration. The NGO argues that the controversial legislation undermines civil liberties and requires legislative action by political actors involved in ongoing negotiations.